Customizations

Getting Started with OpenOffice.org 2.x

Chapter 11: Getting Started with Math

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• Entering a formula
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• Formula layout
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Formula editor as a floating window

As seen in Figure 1, the formula editor can cover a large part of the Writer window. To turn the formula editor into a floating window, do this:

1. Hover the mouse over the editor frame, as shown below.
2. Hold down the Control key and double-click.

File:MathFloat.png

Hold down the Control key and double-click on the border of the math editor to turn it into a floating window.

The figure below shows the result. You can make the floating window back into an embedded frame, using the same steps. Hold down the Control key and double-click the window frame.

File:MathCommands.png

Equation editor as a floating window.

How can I make a formula bigger?

This is one of the most common questions people ask about OOoMath. The answer is simple, but not intuitive:

1. Start the formula editor and go to Format > Font size.
File:MathFontSize.png
Changing font size for a formula.
2. Select a larger font size under “Base Size" (top-most entry), as shown below.
File:MathBaseSize.png
Edit Base Size

Edit "Base size" (top) to make a formula bigger.

The result of this change is illustrated below.

File:FontSizeChg.png

Result of changing the base font size.