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FIGURE 22.17An equation created by the new Equation Editor.
The best way to become familiar with the Equation Editor is to insert one of the pre-made equa-
tions. Choose Insert ➪ Symbols ➪ Equation, and choose one of equations from the gallery. The
equation is inserted in your worksheet.When you select an Equation object, you have access to two contextual tabs:l Drawing Tools: Used to format the container objectl (^) Equation Tools: Used to edit the equation
The Equation Tools ➪ Design tab contains three groups of controls:
l (^) Tools: Used to insert a new equation, or control how the equation is displayed. Click the
dialog box launcher in the bottom-right corner of the Tools group to display the Equation
Options dialog box, where you can specify how the equation is copied and also define
keyboard shortcuts (click Math AutoCorrect).
l (^) Symbols: Contains common mathematical symbols and operators that you can use in
your equations.
l (^) Structures: Contains templates for various structures that are used in equations.
Describing how to use the Equation tools is more difficult than actually using them. Generally, you
add a structure, and then edit the various parts by adding text or symbols. You can put structures
inside of structures, and there is no limit to the complexity of the equations. It might be a bit tricky
at first, but it doesn’t take long before you understand how it works.
Figure 22.18 shows two equations that illustrate an old calculus joke.