User Guide

1 Document Mode
Using the Maple software, you can create powerful interactive documents.
You can visualize and animate problems in two and three dimensions. You
can solve complex problems with simple point-and-click interfaces or easy-
to-modify interactive documents. You can also devise custom solutions using
the Maple programming language. While you work, you can document your
process, providing text descriptions.
1.1 Introduction
Maple has two modes: Document mode and Worksheet mode.
Using Document mode, you can quickly perform calculations. You can enter
a mathematical expression, and then evaluate, manipulate, solve, or plot it
with a few keystrokes or mouse clicks. This chapter provides an overview
of Document mode.
Document mode sample:
Find the value of the derivative of at .
Integrate over the interval .
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Worksheet mode is designed for interactive use through commands and
programming using the Maple language. The Worksheet mode supports the
features available in Document mode described in this chapter. After review-
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