User Guide

Using Partial Symbol Names
To enter a symbol quickly, you can enter the first few characters of its name
and then press the completion shortcut key (see Table 1.3).
• If a unique symbol name matches the characters entered, Maple inserts
the corresponding symbol.
• If multiple symbol names match the characters entered, Maple displays
the completion list, which lists all matches. To select an item, click its
name or symbol.
For example, if you enter i and then press the completion shortcut key, Maple
displays:
For example, to multiply two complex numbers:
• Use the symbol name and completion list to enter the imaginary unit,
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Example: Indefinite Integral
You can enter any expression using symbol names and the completion list.
For example, to enter the indefinite integral :
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