User Guide

Implied Multiplication
In most cases, you do not need to include the multiplication operator, .
Insert a space character between two quantities to multiply them.
Note: In some cases, you do not need to enter the multiplication operator or
a space character. For example, Maple interprets a number followed by a
variable as multiplication.
Shortcuts for Entering Mathematical Expressions
Table 1.1 lists shortcut keys for entering and navigating mathematical expres-
sions.
Table 1.1: Shortcuts for Entering Mathematical Expressions
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Document
KeySymbol/Format
Example using fraction:
(Math) versus 1/4 (Text)
F5Switch between
Math and Text
modes
/ (forward slash)Fraction
^ (caret)Exponent
_ (underscore)Subscript
• Ctrl + Shift + ", Windows and
UNIX®
• Command + Shift + ", Macin-
tosh®
Overscript
Enter sqrt , and then press the com-
mand/symbol completion shortcut. (See
the following row in this table.)
Square root
6 • 1 Document Mode