February 24, 2017
Using \(\LaTeX\) (almost) code with word
First, some helpful references
A video to help you along the way
Where are the codes in Word?
File > Options > Proofing >
Auto Correct Options > Math Auto Correct
Linear format equations and Math AutoCorrect in Word
The next few slides are reproduced from this help article
Applies To: Word 2016 Outlook 2016 Word 2013 Outlook 2013 Word 2010 Word 2007
To insert an equation using the keyboard, press ALT+=, and then type the equation.
You can insert equation symbols outside a math region by using Math AutoCorrect.
For more information, see Use Math AutoCorrect rules outside of math regions check box.
Math AutoCorrect symbols
- Type one of the following codes followed by a delimiting term.
- For example, after you type a code press SPACEBAR or ENTER.
- To ensure that the Math AutoCorrect symbols appear the same in your document as they do in the AutoCorrect dialog box, on the Home tab, in the Font group, select Cambria Math.
Some very useful symbols
From MS Word Tricks
| Symbol | Type | Symbol | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| \(\delta\) | \delta |
\(\Delta\) | \Delta |
| \(\times\) | \times |
\(\div\) | \div |
| \(\pm\) | \pm |
\(\infty\) | \infty |
| \(\neq\) | \neq |
\(\ge\) | \geq |
| \(\le\) | \leq |
\(^\circ\) | \degree |
| \(\rightarrow\) | \rightarrow |
\(\Rightarrow\) | \Rightarrow |
Symbols cheatsheet
Special Handling
Type equations in linear format.
You can type most equations quickly by using Math AutoCorrect codes.
For example, type this:
\eqarray(x+1&=2@1+2+3+y&=z@3/x&=6)<space>
To get:
\[\begin{align*} x+1&=2\\ 1+2+3+y&=z\\ \frac{3}{x}&=6 \end{align*}\]
Examples: Commonly needed commands
Vectors
Type (abc)\vec<space><space> to get
\[\vec{abc}\]
Fractions
Type a/(b+c)<space> to get
\[\frac{a}{b+c}\]
Examples: Commonly needed commands
Parentheses
Type (a+b/c)<space> to get
\[\left(a+\frac{b}{c}\right)\]
Limits
Type lim_(n->\infty)<space>1/n<space> to get
\[\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty}\frac{1}{n}\]
Examples: Commonly needed commands
Matrices
Type (\matrix(a&b&c@d&e&f))<space> to get
\[\begin{pmatrix} a&b&c\\d&e&f \end{pmatrix}\]
Radicals
Type \sqrt(5&a^2)<space><space> to get
\[\sqrt[5]{a^2}\]
Other cool things you can do in word.
Microsoft Mathematics
- Microsoft Mathematics 4.0
- Microsoft Mathematics add-in.
Available Tools for more advanced typsetting. Or, liberating yourself from Microsoft.
Tools available
- Markdown
- Pure \(\LaTeX\)
- LyX
R Markdown
R Markdown
This presentation was authored using R Markdown. Markdown is a simple formatting syntax for authoring HTML, PDF, and MS Word documents. For more details on using R Markdown see http://rmarkdown.rstudio.com.