Mathtype for Windows
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MathType for Windows MathType for Windows Table of Contents 1. Welcome to MathType 6.9 .............................................................................................................. 7 2. New Features in MathType 6.9 ........................................................................................................ 8 3. Comparing MathType, Equation Editor, and MathType Lite Mode ................................................. 9 3.1 Equation Editor, Evaluating MathType, and Lite Mode .......................................................... 9 3.2 MathType Features Not Available in Lite Mode .................................................................. 10 3.3 Purchasing a Product Key and Unlocking MathType ........................................................... 10 3.4 Collaborating with Equation Editor Users ............................................................................ 11 4. Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 13 4.1 MathType Installation .......................................................................................................... 13 4.1.1 Installing MathType .................................................................................................. 13 4.1.2 Installing Unlocked or in Evaluation Mode ............................................................... 13 4.1.3 MathType Setup Dialog............................................................................................. 14 4.1.4 Installing over an older version ................................................................................. 15 4.1.5 Removing the application ......................................................................................... 15 4.1.6 Moving MathType to a different folder .................................................................... 15 4.1.7 Using Equation Conversion Manager ........................................................................ 16 4.1.8 Checking For the Latest Version ................................................................................ 17 4.2 Basic Tutorials ...................................................................................................................... 17 4.2.1 Before You Start ........................................................................................................ 17 4.2.2 Fractions and Square Roots ...................................................................................... 18 4.2.3 Sums, Subscripts & Superscripts ............................................................................... 21 4.2.4 Editing Old Equations ................................................................................................ 25 4.2.5 What To Do Next ....................................................................................................... 27 4.3 More Tutorials ..................................................................................................................... 27 4.3.1 Fonts and Styles ........................................................................................................ 27 4.3.2 Including Text in an Equation .................................................................................... 31 4.3.3 Using MathType's Toolbar ........................................................................................ 33 4.3.4 Spacing and Alignment ............................................................................................. 37 4.3.5 A Simple Matrix ........................................................................................................ 41 4.3.6 Equation Numbering in Microsoft Word .................................................................. 43 4.3.7 Advanced Equation Numbering in Microsoft Word .................................................. 47 4.3.8 Setting Up a Microsoft Word 2007-2013 Document ................................................ 49 4.3.9 Setting Up a Microsoft Word 2002-2003 Document ................................................ 52 4.3.10 Formatting with Tabs .............................................................................................. 54 4.3.11 Inserting Unusual Symbols ..................................................................................... 57 4.3.12 Creating Web Pages with Microsoft Word .............................................................. 60 4.3.13 Creating Web Pages with GIF Files .......................................................................... 62 4.3.14 Customizing the Keyboard ...................................................................................... 64 4.3.15 Working with TeX, LaTeX, & MathML...................................................................... 66 4.3.16 Exporting Equations in Microsoft Word .................................................................. 70 4.3.17 Simplifying Rational Expressions by Dividing Common Factors .............................. 71 1 MathType for Windows 4.3.18 What To Do Next ..................................................................................................... 73 5. Using MathType ............................................................................................................................. 74 5.1 Working with the Toolbar .................................................................................................... 74 5.1.1 Adding Expressions to the Bars ................................................................................. 74 5.1.2 Editing Expressions in the Bars ................................................................................. 75 5.1.3 Editing the Status Bar Description for Expression Bar Items .................................... 75 5.1.4 Removing Items from the Bars ................................................................................. 75 5.1.5 Adding Symbols and Templates from the Palettes to the Expression Bars ............... 76 5.1.6 Adding Symbols from the Insert Symbol Dialog to the Expression Bars ................... 76 5.2 Working with the Keyboard ................................................................................................. 77 5.2.1 Assigning and Removing Keyboard Shortcuts ........................................................... 77 5.2.2 Adding a Keyboard Shortcut for an Expression ........................................................ 78 5.2.3 One-shot style shortcuts ........................................................................................... 78 5.2.4 Using TeX Language Input ......................................................................................... 79 5.3 Working with the Windows 7 Math Input Panel ................................................................. 80 5.4 Working with Files ............................................................................................................... 81 5.4.1 EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) .................................................................................. 81 5.4.2 GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) ........................................................................... 81 5.4.3 WMF (Windows Metafile) ........................................................................................ 81 5.4.4 TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) ............................................................................... 82 5.5 Working with Insert Symbol ................................................................................................ 82 5.5.1 Inserting a specific character or symbol ................................................................... 82 5.5.2 Finding a Symbol by Matching Words in its Description ........................................... 82 5.6 Using Fonts .......................................................................................................................... 83 5.6.1 Styles ......................................................................................................................... 83 5.6.2 Blackboard bold (double-stroked) ............................................................................ 83 5.6.3 Fraktur (Old German)................................................................................................ 84 5.6.4 Tiger Fonts: Support for Braille Math ....................................................................... 84 5.6.5 Letting Other People View and Print your Documents ............................................. 84 5.6.6 Adding to MathType's Font and Character Knowledge ............................................ 86 5.7 Other Topics ......................................................................................................................... 86 5.7.1 Drag & Drop .............................................................................................................. 86 5.7.2 Replacing one Template with Another ..................................................................... 87 5.7.3 Ruler.......................................................................................................................... 87 5.7.4 Status Bar .................................................................................................................. 88 5.7.5 Checking For the Latest Version ................................................................................ 89 5.7.6 OLE's Insert Object Command .................................................................................