Before proceeding, make sure you are in Basic View by choosing View > Basic

This guide is intended for users who are familiar with TeX language. If you do not know how to code in TeX, you can insert math equations using MathType™ . For more information about TeX, refer to the Typesetting Guide.

The Basics of Math TeX

Using TeX to enter math expressions provides several advantages over typing expressions in the traditional way:

• Availabilty of more symbols than the traditional character pallet.
• Spacing and alignment are automatically calculated for the best appearance.
• Variables are automatically italicized.

1. Select or add a problem and open the Visual Editor. (For more information about opening and using the Visual Editor, see the guide Editing a Problem Using the Visual Editor. For more information about adding a problem, see the guide Creating Your Own Problems)
2. Click the Insert Math button on the toolbar.
3. Type the TeX code for your expression. For example: \f12+\f23.
4. You can change the position of the math expression by clicking inside the green box, then using the Alignment buttons on the toolbar.
5. Click OK to return to the Document Tree and preview your math expression.