How-To: Create a formula using the math markup language - OpenOffice.org Math
- This screencast demonstrates the procedure on how to create formulas using the math markup language in OpenOffice.org Math.
- You can create or write formulas using Math's command line window here.
- The Math command line window can accept and interpret the math markup language. You can just click on the command line and type them here.
- For this example, we shall first enter a simple formula. We're going to type in "a times b over c."
- Good! The formula should appear. Notice that since "times" and "over" are part of the markup language, Math automatically converts them to their appropriate symbols here.
- Next, let's see what happens when we type in "plus x"
- Notice that the "plus" word wasn't converted to a "plus sign." Apparently, the word "plus" is not part of the markup language in Math.
- This is because it is faster and more appropriate just to use the "plus" key on the keyboard. If we replace the word here with the plus sign...
- You should notice that it should be displayed clearly now as a plus sign. Great! The formula has been created using the math markup language.
- Congratulations! You have learned how to create formulas using the Math markup language in OpenOffice.org Math.
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Create a formula using the math markup language
This screencast demonstrates how to create a formula
using the math markup language.
You learn:
- Where the Math commands window is located.
- How to enter formulas in the command window.
- How to create a formula using the math markup language.
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