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| − | == Formula editor as a floating window ==
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| − | As seen in Figure 1, the formula editor can cover a large part of the Writer window. To turn the formula editor into a floating window, do this:
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| − | # Hover the mouse over the editor frame, as shown below.
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| − | # Hold down the ''Control'' key and double-click.
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| − | : [[Image:MathFloat.png|Floating Math editor]]<br>Hold down the Control key and double-click on the border of the math editor to turn it into a floating window.
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| − | 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.
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| − | [[Image:MathCommands.png|Equation editor as a floating window]]<br>Equation editor as a floating window.
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| − | == How can I make a formula bigger? ==
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| − | This is one of the most common questions people ask about OOoMath. The answer is simple, but not intuitive:
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| − | <li>Start the formula editor and go to '''Format > Font size'''.</li>
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| − | [[Image:MathFontSize.png|Changing font size]]<br>Changing the font size for a formula.
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| − | <li>Select a larger font size under “Base Size" (top-most entry), as shown below.</li>
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| − | [[Image:MathBaseSize.png|Edit Base Size]]<br>Edit "Base size" (top) to make a formula bigger.
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| − | The result of this change is illustrated below.
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| − | : [[Image:FontSizeChg.png|Font size change result]]<br>Result of changing the base font size.
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