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4.4 Entering Expressions from Palettes
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4.4 Entering Expressions from Palettes

Basic Appearance
Example Math Function and Symbol Palettes and Templates

These operations are only available in Symbol Mode math entry.

Basic Appearance

Here is an example of the Equation Editor for Symbol Mode as it appears in a question:

Math expressions and equations are created from palettes.

  1. The main palette is displayed at the top in the Equation Editor.
  1. Click a symbol. The symbol is displayed in the Equation Editor.
  1. If necessary, use the arrow keys to move between placeholders. For more information, see Entering and Editing Formulas in Symbol Mode.

Example Math Function and Symbol Palettes and Templates

Depending on the questions your instructor has chosen, various math function templates can appear in your formula toolbar.

Table 4.1: Examples of Palettes

Math Operators

Trigonometry

Calculus

Arrows (Chemistry Questions)

Greek

Expressions


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