User Guide

Using Symbol Names
To insert a symbol by entering its name:
1. In Math mode, enter the symbol name.
2. Press the symbol completion shortcut key. See Table 1.3.
Maple inserts the corresponding symbol.
Table 1.3: Symbol Completion Shortcut Keys
Shortcut KeyOperating System
Ctrl + SpaceWindows
Command + Shift + SpaceMacintosh
Ctrl + Shift + SpaceUNIX
For example, to find the square root of :
1. Enter sqrt.
2. Press the completion shortcut key. Maple displays a pop-up list of exact
matches .
3. In the completion list, select . Maple inserts the symbol with the
placeholder selected.
4. Enter 603729.
5. Press Ctrl + = (Command + =, for Macintosh).
=
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