(^2) Build your equation by selecting symbols, structures, and matrices from the options
displayed in the Equation tab. View additional options by clicking the to the right
of each section.
When adding or editing a matrix, a context menu appears, which you can use to
delete and insert rows and columns. You also can use the context menu to change or
remove matrix delimiters.
(^3) Format your equation using the options available in the Text section. Formatting is
only available for text within the equation. Numbers and symbols cannot be
formatted. The formatting option is disabled unless the cursor is placed within text
that can be formatted.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Equation Editing
The equation editor provides a few shortcuts for adding elements to your equation:
- To insert symbols, structures, and matrices, type a backslash followed by the name of
the symbol. For example, type \pi to insert a π symbol into the equation. To discover
the name of a symbol or structure, hover over the corresponding button in the
Equation tab. You can also type backslash in the equation editor to bring up a
completion menu of all supported names.
Insert Equations into the Live Editor