Math customizations

Customizations

Formula editor as a floating window

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:

1. Hover the mouse over the editor frame, as shown below.
2. Hold down the Control key and double-click.

Hold down the Control key and double-click on the border of the math 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.

Equation editor as a floating window.

How can I make a formula bigger?

This is one of the most common questions people ask about OOoMath. The answer is simple, but not intuitive:

1. Start the formula editor and go to Format > Font size.

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1. Select a larger font size under “Base Size" (top-most entry), as shown in Figure 13.

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The result of this change is illustrated in Figure 14.

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