Add Math Equations With Word 2010 Equation Editor
by Usman Javaid on March 19, 2010
When writing a document which primarily covers mathematical signs and equations then using Word
2010 built-in Equation feature would be of great help. In Word 2010, you can insert Equation from
the built-in list instantly. Handling equation that you have written by yourself would be a bit tedious
task to get by, but through this feature of Word you can manipulate them by performing simple
actions and clicks. In this post we will explain how easy it is to use Equations in Word.
Launch Word 2010 document, in which you want to insert any mathematical equation.
Now navigate to Insert tab, and Click Equation drop-down button to view built-in list, containing
different equations.
Upon click desired equation from list, it will be automatically added into the document. Now click the
drop-down button being present in the equation box for more options, click Change to Inline, to place
it in the line you were editing.
Upon click, it will be adjusted properly in the line, as shown in the screenshot below.
For editing equation values you need to click inside equation box to change values manually.
For viewing it or checking equivalent linear equation, click drop-down button in equation box and
click Linear. You can also save the newly created equation through single click on Save as New
Equation.
Now if you want to include another equation which is not present in the list, then navigate to Insert
tab and from Equation options, click Insert New Equation.
You will notice a Equation Tools Design tab will appear, from Structures Group, you can select new
equation from a given extended list. From Symbols group you can choose different symbols to use
with equations.
Now for inserting another equation, choose the equation you want to insert in the document from
Structures group.
Upon click it will automatically insert equation in to the document.
You can also include equation from Microsoft Equation 3.0, as an object. For this navigate to Insert
tab, Click Object, that will open Object dialog to insert any object, select Microsoft Equation 3.0 from
Object type, and click OK.
Upon click a new window will open up where you can customize equation as shown in the
screenshot below, the difference will be Word will be treated this as an object of Microsoft Equation
3.0.