ARCHIVED: In Microsoft Office, how do I add and use Equation Editor?
Note: Office 2010 and 2007 offer built-in equation support; see Microsoft's explanations for Word 2010 and Word 2007.
In Office 2008 and 2004, Equation Editor is not always part of the typical installation. To add Equation Editor, follow the appropriate instructions below; you will need the installation CD or the files you downloaded from IUware.
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Office 2008 and 2004
Note: In Office for Mac, the Equation Editor is
typically installed by default. To check to see if it is installed,
see the following path location, replacing version
with the version of Office you have installed:
\Applications\Microsoft Office version\Office\Equation Editor
If it is not installed already, to add Equation Editor:
- On the desktop, double-click the
Note: If you are installing a copy downloaded from IUware, you should have a
.dmg
file on your desktop. Usually, Mac OS X will automatically mount this file. If it doesn't, double-click the file to mount it and start the install process. or
icon.
- The setup window will offer one or two installation options,
depending on which version of Office you are installing:
- The first option is available in both Office 2008 and 2004. In Office 2008, it is labeled . In Office 2004, it is labeled . Follow the instructions below to use one of these tools.
- The second option is available only in Office 2004, and is labeled . To install all Office 2004 applications and components (such as the Equation Editor), drag and drop this icon into your folder.
- Run the or , following steps 1 through 4 in the installation.
- If you are prompted to select your installation location, either choose the location of a current Office installation, or select the location you'd like to use for a new installation.
- In the box of customizable options, click the arrow next to and select .
- Click .
To use the Equation Editor in an Office application
- Open the desired Office application.
- Click , and then .
- In the list of Object types, choose (this will open the Equation Editor).
- In the
Equation Editor
window, form your equation; when finished, click the red in the upper right to close the window. - After a moment, the equation will appear in the application.
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