Math Guide

How can I make a formula bigger?
This is one of the most common questions people ask about OOo Math.
The answer is simple, but not intuitive:
1) Start the formula editor and choose Format > Font size.
Figure 13: Changing the font size for a formula
2) Select a larger font size under Base size (top-most entry), as
shown in Figure 13.
Figure 14. Edit Base size (top) to make a formula bigger
The result of this change is illustrated in Figure 14.
Figure 15. Result of changing the base font size.
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