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How do I change the spacing around my formula?

If you have embedded your formula in a Writer document you can do as follows.

If you want to change the spacing around a single formula follow these steps:

1. Select the formula.
2. Select Format-Frame.
3. Select the tab page Wrap.
4. In the group Spacing on this page you can adjust the spacing around the formula.

If you want to change the spacing around all formulas follow these steps:

1. Open the stylist (Format-Styles and Formatting).
2. Click the icon for frame styles (the third icon from the left).
3. Right-click Formula in the styles list.
4. Select Modify in the pop-up menu.
5. Select the tab page Wrap.
6. In the group Spacing on this page you can adjust the spacing around the formulas.

In addition Math inserts some spacing within the frame around your formula. Follow these steps to change this:

1. Open your formula.
2. Select Format-Spacing.
3. Click Category and select Borders in the pop-up menu.
4. You can now change the left and right margins of your formulas.
5. If you want to set these margins as the default, press Default and confirm.