equation editor in Microsoft Office

MathType:

If you are familiar with equation editor in Microsoft Office, this program will allow your documents
the same professional status. MathType is available in the new Microsoft Office 2007 package.

There are many ways to use MathType in the classroom :

•You can use this to make your own worksheets instead of depending on a manufacturer to
create your worksheets.

•Copy and paste are convenient.

•You can add the Math Type shortcut to your toolbar for easy access

•The easiest way to maneuver when you are typing in MathType is to shift from Math style
to Text style. This shortcut is ctrl shift + e.

Simple Functions :

•You can also add the common quadratic formula without the inconvience of typing all of those letters by going to the algebra tab and hitting that function.

•The functions and are much more professional looking because
you can hit the trig tab and press and .

Shortcuts to Greek Letters:

You press Crtl g and press a certain letter. This letter system runs in alphabetical order. For
example to get alpha, you press Ctrl g and a.

Shortcuts to Summation Symbols :

Summation with no limits (Ctrl+T,Shift+S)
Summation with under script limit (Ctrl+T,Alt+S)
Summation with under script and over script limits (Ctrl+T,S)

Algebra Keys :

To get you go to the algebra tab and click the tab.

To get you press the algebra tab then you press key.

To getyou press the algebra tab then you presskey.

To getyou press the algebra tab and hit thekey.

Derivative Keys:

To get you press the Derivs tab and press the button.

To get you press the Derivs tab and press the button.

Trigonometry Keys :

To get you press the Trig tab and press the button.

To get you press the Trig tab and press the button.

To get arcsinθ you press the Trig tab and press the arcsinθ button.

To getyou press the Trig tab and press the button.

Switching Styles:

To go from Math style to Text style you press ctrl, shift + E.
To go from Text style to Math style you press ctrl, shift + =.