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Format math

In the Show Work window, you can use templates to create fractions, square roots, subscripts and superscripts, integrals, primes, and so on:

$The series of dropdown lists that let you choose math symbol templates such as square roots. fractions, over- and underbars, braces, and so on$

To format your math entries:

Put your cursor where you want to build your math format.
From the appropriate dropdown list, choose the template.
The template appears inside a rectangle in your entry box.
Enter the mathematical input into the template.
Click outside the rectangle when you have finished formatting your math.

You also can format math by opening the Format menu and selecting an option from the list.

Example

For example, suppose you want to enter a number that has a superscript, such as 53.

To do this:

With your cursor in position, click the the superscripts and subscripts dropdown list .
Choose the superscript template from the list.
The empty template appears inside a rectangle in your entry box
Enter 5 in the large blue box and 3 in the smaller superscript box
Click outside the rectangle when you have finished.