Math Guide

Figure 4: Result of selecting the multiplication symbol
The <?> symbols shown in Figure 4 are placeholders that you can
replace by other text, for example 5 and 4. The equation will update
automatically, and the result should resemble Figure 5.
Figure 5: Result of entering 5 and 4 next to the times operator
Tip
To keep the equation from updating automatically, select View
>AutoUpdate display. To update a formula manually, press F9
or select View > Update.
Right-click (context) menu
Another way to access mathematical symbols is to right-click on the
equation editor. This pops up the menu shown in Figure 6. The items in
this menu correspond exactly to those in the Elements window.
Entering a formula 7