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Getting Started with Math
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- Chapter 9: Getting Started with Math
This is Chapter 9 of Getting Started with OpenOffice.org 3.x, produced by the OOoAuthors group. A PDF of this chapter is available from Documentation at OpenOffice.org.
Introduction
OpenOffice.org (OOo) has a component for mathematical equations. It is most commonly used as an equation editor for text documents, but it can also be used with other types of documents or stand-alone. When used inside Writer, the equation is treated as an object inside the text document.
 | The equation editor is for writing equations in symbolic form (as in equation 1). If you want to evaluate a numeric value, see the Calc Guide. |
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Getting started
To insert an equation, go to Insert > Object > Formula.
The equation editor opens at the bottom of the screen, and the floating Selection window appears. You will also see a small box (with a gray border) in your document, where the formula will be displayed.
The equation editor uses a markup language to represent formulas. For example, %beta creates the Greek character beta (β). This markup is designed to read similar to English whenever possible. For example, a over b produces a fraction: 
To insert a numbered formula in Writer, type fn then press the F3 key.
Additional References
For a broad overview and more helpful tips, please see: http://documentation.openoffice.org/manuals/oooauthors/MathObjects.pdf
For very basic step-by-step instructions and tutorials for specific tasks, see http://plan-b-for-openoffice.org/math/index
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