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Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................................1
Inserting an Equation .............................................................................................1
The Equation Tools Design Tab ..........................................................2
The Tools Group ............................................................................ 2
The Symbols Group ...................................................................... 3
The Structures Group .................................................................. 3
Introduction
You can type mathematical equations in any of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. These
can include fractions, integrals, matrices, mathematical symbols, etc.
In Word 2007, Microsoft introduced a new equation editor, which only works for files saved in
the new format (*.docx). If you copy an equation from Word into Excel or PowerPoint (or open
a .docx file in Word 2003), the equation converts to a picture. Note that if you create a new
equation in either of these programs, the old editor is used see Microsoft Office 2003 Equations
for details. These notes explain how to use the new editor in Word 2010.
Inserting an Equation
In order to use the new equation editor you must be working on a file in the new format (.docx). If you are
working in Compatibility Mode, you must start by saving your file in this format.
1. Load up Microsoft Word as usual and either start with a new document or open an existing file
The Equation Tools Design tab is divided into three groups: Tools, Symbols and Structures.
Equation Groups
By default, equations are placed in separate boxes but there are times when you want to group equations
together. This can be achieved by pressing <Shift Enter> for a new line between each equation rather than
<Enter> for a new paragraph. In fact, Word will do this automatically for you, if you choose to align adjoining
equations (eg on the equals character).
Begin by creating a second equation which sums the squares of the number from k=1 to n:
1. Click on the existing equation then on the equation box holder (the symbol in the top left corner of the
equation box) to select the whole equation
2. Press <Ctrl c> to [Copy] the equation then press <right_arrow> twice to move to the right of the box
3. Press <Shift Enter> for a new line then <Ctrl v> to Paste a second copy of the equation
Note that because you pressed <Shift Enter> inside the first equation, a new equation box automatically
appeared had you pressed <Enter> you would be back to normal typing.
4. Drag through the letter k before the equals sign (to select it) then click on [Script] on the Equation
Tools Design tab and choose the first button, [Superscript]
5. Press <right_arrow> twice to move into the superscript and type 2
6. Use <right_arrow> again to move into the fraction and change the 2 to 6
7. Finally, press <End> and complete the new equation by typing (2n+1)
Your result should appear as:
Alignment of Equations
Currently, your equations dont quite line up properly (conventionally, equations line up on the equals sign).
In fact, your equations are lined up on the left because they are in a single paragraph. Had they been in
separate paragraphs, they would be centrally justified on the page. See what happens if you add some text:
1. Click on the [Normal Text] button and add sums the squares both equations move to the left
2. Next, select the two equations by clicking three times on either (three clicks selects the paragraph) or by
dragging through them
3. Right click on the selection and choose Align at =
Your equations should now be properly aligned. In fact you can align equations at other characters too if you
need to:
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4. Move the current typing position to immediately after the letter n in (2n+1) in the second equation
5. Right click and choose Align at this Character
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 but this time choose the letter n in (n+1) in the first equation youll find the two
equations line up at the chosen positions
7. Press <Ctrl z> twice to [Undo] the new alignment you were just experimenting
Note: One of the other options displayed by right-clicking, namely Insert Manual Break, can be used to split an
equation onto two lines.
Boxing Equations
Individual equations can be boxed using a facility accessible from the Accent button; grouped equations can
only be boxed together by boxing the whole paragraph:
1. Click on the first of your equations (the volume of the sphere) then on the equation box holder on the left
2. Next, click on the [Accent] button, scroll down and click on [Boxed Formula] your equation is boxed
3. Next, press <Ctrl End> to move to the end of your work then press <Enter> for a new paragraph
4. Now, click on either of the sum of series equations immediately above
5. Repeat step 2 (it doesnt work as expected!) then press <Ctrl z> for [Undo]
6. Move to the Home tab and click on the list arrow attached to the [Borders] button in the Paragraph
group and choose [Outside Borders] the whole paragraph is boxed, from the left to the right margin
7. Click on the [View Ruler] button above the scroll bar on the right (or on [Ruler] on the View tab)
8. Drag the Left Indent indicator (the rectangle) to the 3.5cm mark and the Right Indent indicator to 12.5cm
your equations should now be properly boxed
Because both equations were in the same paragraph, a single box is drawn.
If you want to include the chapter number and use a period separator click on [Numbering] but you
must be using numbered headings for this to work
4. Finally, press the <spacebar> and type ) to finish off the label
5. Press <Enter> for [OK] and the new-style caption should appear
You can modify the default Caption Style if you want - eg to change the font, font size, etc. To do this:
1. Move to the Home tab on the Ribbon then click on the Styles group arrow - the Styles Task Pane appears
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the list of styles then click on the down arrow on the right of Caption and
select Modify...
3. Set the font (type, size, bold etc) and justification as required
4. Click on [OK] to accept any changes
5. Finally, [Close] the Styles Task Pane
Cross-referencing Equations
When you discuss equations in the text, you should use cross-references. These are then automatically
updated if the equation numbering changes:
1. On a new line, type the text As can be seen from equation
2. Move to the References tab and click on [Cross-reference]
3. Change the Reference type: to ( and check Insert reference to: is set to Entire caption
4. Press <Enter> for [Insert] then <Esc> for [Close]
5. Continue by typing on page
6. Now repeat steps 2 to 4 but at step 3 change Insert reference to: to Page Number
7. Type a space then repeat steps 2 to 4 but at step 3 change Insert reference to: to Above/below
8. Continue with the rest of your text
9. End by closing down Word
Youll now be asked whether you want to save the changes to your file (you can if you want) and to your
Building Blocks and/or Normal templates. If you answer yes, the Volume of Sphere equation will be available for
your future work. You probably dont want this, so:
10. Click on [No] when asked whether you want to save the changes to your file and templates
If you do save the changes and later want to remove the Volume of Sphere equation from the Gallery:
1. Go to the Insert tab and click on the list arrow attached to [Equation] as normal, then right click on the
Volume of Sphere and choose Organize and Delete
This takes you into the Building Blocks Organizer, where:
2. Volume of Sphere should already be selected so click on [Delete]
3. Answer [Yes] then press <Esc> to [Close] the Building Blocks Organizer