User Guide

MathType User Manual
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PostScript Users
MathType Setup installs
the PostScript version of
its fonts in the
Fonts\PostScript sub-
folder of the MathType
folder. If you have
Adobe Type Manager
(ATM) you can use it to
make the PostScript
fonts available.
Registering MathType
Please register your
copy of MathType, so
that we can inform you
of complementary
products and upgrades.
MathType Setup
Once you have started MathType Setup, just follow the instructions presented to
you. Setup will install the following components:
• The MathType application.
• All of its fonts, in TrueType and PostScript formats.
• Support for Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002 and later.
• Support for Microsoft PowerPoint 97, 2000, 2002 and later.
• A “MathType 5” submenu will be added to the Programs submenu of the
Windows Start menu.
What to do Next
Now that you’ve installed MathType, you’re probably ready to start creating
equations. But, if you have a few minutes, you might want to look over the rest
of this chapter, especially if you are upgrading from Equation Editor or an earlier
version of MathType.
Once you have finished with this chapter, you have two choices as to what to do
next. If you want to understand the basic ideas behind MathType, read
Chapter 3. The various elements shown in the MathType window are all
described there. On the other hand, if you’re an experienced Windows user, and
you’re feeling impatient and impetuous, you can turn to Chapter 4 and start
working through the quick and easy tutorials. MathType is very simple and
intuitive, and adheres closely to Windows user interface standards, so you will
probably get the hang of it fairly quickly. In the unlikely event that something
seems a little strange or confusing, you can always go back and read Chapter 3
or consult MathType’s online help.
Notes for Users of Earlier Versions of MathType
MathType 5 effectively replaces earlier versions of MathType as the application
used for editing equations. MathType 5 and MathType 4 cannot coexist on a
computer, and MathType 5’s Setup will remove MathType 4. However,
MathType 5’s setup program does not delete older versions (e.g. 3.x) of
MathType unless you install it into the same folder on your disk. MathType 5
registers itself as the editor for equations you have already created using the
older versions. If you want to change this behavior or fine-tune it, see the
“Equation Conversion Manager” section later in this chapter.