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== Formula editor as a floating window == The formula editor can cover a large part of the Writer window. To turn the formula editor into a floating window, do this: # Hover the mouse over the editor frame, as shown below. # Hold down the ''Control'' key and double-click. : [[Image:MathFloat.png|thumb|none|500px|Hold down the Control key and double-click on the border of the formula editor to turn it into a floating window.]] The figure below shows the result. You can make the floating window back into an embedded frame, using the same steps. Hold down the ''Control'' key and double-click the window frame. [[Image:MathCommands3.png|thumb|none|500px|Formula editor as a floating window.]] == How can I make a formula bigger? == This is one of the most common questions people ask about OOo Math. The answer is simple, but not intuitive: <ol> <li>Start the formula editor and go to '''Format > Font size'''.</li> [[Image:MathFontSize3.png|thumb|none|500px|Changing the font size for a formula.]] <li>Select a larger font size under “Base Size" (top-most entry), as shown below.</li> [[Image:MathBaseSize3.png|thumb|none|500px|Edit Base Size]]<br>Edit Base size (top) to make a formula bigger. </ol> The result of this change is illustrated below. : [[Image:FontSizeChg.png|thumb|none|500px|Result of changing the base font size.]] [[Category:Math]]

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