Questions tagged [equations]

The tag has no usage guidance.

Filter by
Sorted by
Tagged with
98 votes
6 answers
499k views

How do you easily add equation numbers to Microsoft Word 2010 equations?

How do you create equations in Word 2010 that are automatically numbered with the equation number centered vertically on the equation and right justified? While a number of references have discussed ...
R Schultz's user avatar
  • 2,931
11 votes
3 answers
23k views

Numbering equations based on chapter numbers in MS-Word

I am seeking for a way to number each equation based on the chapter numbers. The number should be placed at the right side of the equation and the equation should be center-aligned. Something like ...
Isaac's user avatar
  • 728
1 vote
1 answer
581 views

SET field codes in MS Word calculates a sum instead of keeping text

For getting the result in Figure 1, I input the field codes in MS Word as Figure 2. However, the result shows as Figure 3. In fact, I want to store the result "1-3" in the bookmark xxx using ...
likelee's user avatar
  • 113
10 votes
3 answers
26k views

MS Word: how do I type an equation involving letters above/below an arrow?

I am trying to reproduce the following in MS Word 2016. That is, letters above and below an arrow. Does anyone know how I can achieve this?
kenny's user avatar
  • 203
3 votes
2 answers
5k views

Converting MS-Word 2003 equations to MS-Word 2007

I have a document that has been written in MS Word 2003, and contains equations and other.... Now I want to convert it to MS Word 2007 format but the equations are in the old format (MS Equation ...
Ali's user avatar
  • 294
1 vote
0 answers
364 views

Word 2010 Equations Alter Themselves without my Approval

I regularly use Microsoft Word 2010 to write long, technical documents. One of many annoyances is that equations alter themselves without my approval. For instance, characters sometimes completely ...
Andreas Rejbrand's user avatar
13 votes
2 answers
10k views

Word 2007 Equations: How to stack symbols

Does Word 2007's equation editor have any equivalent to the \stackrel or \overset commands in LaTeX? I'd like to be able to stack custom text on top of = signs, etc.
kpozin's user avatar
  • 1,688
12 votes
4 answers
16k views

Convert Microsoft Word old Equations to new format in Word 2013

How can I convert the old Microsoft word equations (version 3) to the new format? I have an old document file full of equations, and an automatic conversion solution rather than re-typing all ...
ManiAm's user avatar
  • 349
10 votes
2 answers
2k views

Equations cause wrong error messages in spelling check in Word, how to avoid?

If I write “Thus x is larger than y.” in normal mode in Word, no error is reported in spelling check. But if I turn “x” and “y” into equations (by selecting them and then giving the command Insert → ...
Jukka K. Korpela's user avatar
8 votes
1 answer
12k views

Microsoft Word - How to use equation font elsewhere?

In Microsoft Word 2007 if I insert an equation the font style is Cambria Math (Italics). I like the look of this font for equations. However, I would prefer to use equation field codes rather than the ...
brady's user avatar
  • 195
7 votes
4 answers
2k views

Math equation formats

I need to store equations in a text file, in a source format that can be converted to something that can be rendered (e.g. mathML). I like the format used in OpenOffice. I don't want to use TeX, or at ...
Jason S's user avatar
  • 7,665
6 votes
4 answers
36k views

Convert MathType equations to native Word 2007/2010 equations

Is it possible to convert equations typeset with MathType to native Office 2007/2010 equations? MathType doesn't seem to have that option, but I need it to parse LaTeX formulae in my Word document. ...
krlmlr's user avatar
  • 862
6 votes
5 answers
15k views

Is there a way to search for equations in Word 2007 documents?

I have many large Word 2007 documents containing a few dozen equations each. Is there a way to locate the equations using Word's Find command, or do I have to hunt for them old-school? I tried ...
FMc's user avatar
  • 503
4 votes
4 answers
13k views

Convert Word 2007 equations to Microsoft Equation

I am about to submit my article to one of the scientific journals. However, it is very likely that they would only accept files in .doc, whilst my article is written in .docx and tons of formulas ...
wh1t3cat1k's user avatar
3 votes
7 answers
3k views

Software to write and manipulate mathematical equations [closed]

I'm looking for a software to write mathematical equations in, that isn't LaTeX. There's no need to be able to write print them or make images of them, it's mainly for my own personal use. If there's ...
thr's user avatar
  • 142
1 vote
5 answers
8k views

How to insert display equations in a Word document without breaking a paragraph?

Is there a way to write a display equation in Word 2013, without starting a new paragraph? For example, the following text is a single paragraph: Notice how after the display equation, there's no ...
a06e's user avatar
  • 667