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OpenOffice.org 3 Math Guide


A PDF of this guide (including all the illustrations missing from this wiki version) is available as Chapter 16 (Math Objects) of the OpenOffice.org 3 Writer Guide 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.

Image:documentation_note.pngThe 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.


\frac {df(x)}{dx} = \ln(x)+\tan^{-1}(x^2) (1)

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.

Equation Editor: Selection window and locations of resulting equation.

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: \frac{a}{b}

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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