Equation Editor Options
Formatting Mathematical Expressions
Once you have created your mathematical expression, you may want to change how it looks.- In the Equation Editor, click the Formatting pull-down list
A list of formatting options appears.
The following table describes each option's function:
Image | Option | Function |
---|---|---|
Save as New Equation... | Saves the equation into Word's list of built-in equations NOTE: Refer to Saving Custom Equations for more information. | |
Professional | Displays the equation in two or more lines EXAMPLE: | |
Linear | Displays the equation in a single line EXAMPLE: | |
Change to Display/Change to Inline | Toggles the equation between Display (i.e., centered) and Inline (i.e., flush left) NOTE: Depending on the functions and operators in the equation, the equation may shrink when switching from Display to Inline. | |
Justification | Aligns the equation Left, Right, Centered, or Centered as a GroupNOTE: To activate the Justification option, the Change to Display/Change to Inline option must be set to Display. |
Advanced Editing Options
The Equation Options dialog box offers more formatting options, such as changing math fonts and justification within the Equation text box.- From the Insert menu, in the Symbols group, click EQUATION
ORSelect your equation - From the Design command tab, in the Tools group, click EQUATION OPTIONS
The Equation Options dialog box appears. - Make the desired changes
- OPTIONAL: To change the default settings to the current selected settings
- Click DEFAULTS...
A confirmation dialog box appears. - Click YES
- Click DEFAULTS...
- Click OK
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