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How do I type math?

admanbadmanb unionize your workplaceSeattle, WARegistered User regular
edited December 2010 in Help / Advice Forum
I'm looking for a program, word processor, or whatnot that can easily typeset equations. Is there anything that does that simpler than, say, LaTeX?

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  • SilverEternitySilverEternity Registered User regular
    edited December 2010
    Math Type. I believe there is a basic version included within Microsoft Word, but you can also get a free 30-day trial here: http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/?gclid=CKTKkNfI3aUCFcbsKgod6zco4A

    It's fairly simple to use and will allow you to format everything properly. It's what I use as a math teacher and I used it for some assignments in college. Also, if you are looking for a math software program I recommend Maple. It is incredible but takes a bit of time to get used to.
    http://www.maplesoft.com/

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  • kuhlmeyekuhlmeye Registered User regular
    edited December 2010
    Microsoft Word 07 and up has an equation editor built in.

    Insert -> Equation is all the way on the right hand side of the ribbon.

    It's kinda clunky at times, but it works well enough.

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  • MidshipmanMidshipman Registered User regular
    edited December 2010
    Word 03 has it as well. I can't recall if it comes installed by default, but it can be downloaded for free if it isn't.

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/insert-an-equation-HP005190247.aspx

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  • evilmrhenryevilmrhenry Registered User regular
    edited December 2010
    Open Office has an equivalent ability.

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  • PapillonPapillon Registered User regular
    edited December 2010
    If you're going to be writing a lot of reports which are heavy on math I recommend investing in learning LaTeX.

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  • dukederekdukederek Registered User regular
    edited December 2010
    Papillon wrote: »
    If you're going to be writing a lot of reports which are heavy on math I recommend investing in learning LaTeX.

    I cannot endorse this viewpoint enough. LaTeX is only difficult for about half a day of being confused followed by a lifetime of chanting about how "LaTeX Knows Best". It Does.

    Download a sample preamble file and a beginner's guide to the syntax and I can guarantee you'll stop considering any other method for writing large files

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  • Folken FanelFolken Fanel anime af When's KoFRegistered User regular
    edited December 2010
    Long term: go with latex. Its the standard for all mathematical publications and typing your reports in latex will make your professors wet their panties.

    Short term: Math type or EXP

    Seriously though, just learn latex.

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  • admanbadmanb unionize your workplace Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited December 2010
    I already do LaTeX. I'm asking for a friend who's looking short term. :)

    Thanks for the suggestions, all.

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  • EchoEcho ski-bap ba-dapModerator mod
    edited December 2010
    Probably not at all what you're looking for, but it's so cool that I'll mention it anyway: MathJAX

    Javascript library for rendering mathematical expressions on a web page. Can apparently render LaTeX and Mathlab syntax.

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  • GanluanGanluan Registered User regular
    edited December 2010
    Echo wrote: »
    Probably not at all what you're looking for, but it's so cool that I'll mention it anyway: MathJAX

    Javascript library for rendering mathematical expressions on a web page. Can apparently render LaTeX and Mathlab syntax.

    Holy shit this is amazing

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