Tip of the Week Thursday: Using Equation Editor 3.0

Here's a question I get a lot: "I have Equation Editor 3.0 in my version of Word and I used it. Why am I getting the comment that I am not using it properly?"

The answer to this query lies in the fact that there is a difference between "Insert Equation" in Word and "Insert Equation Editor" object. Lots of people don't know that, which is why I'm here with the weekly tip!

This is NOT what you should be doing:

Rather, use Equation Editor this way:

First, go to "Insert" on the Task Ribbon.

Second, choose Object. Once you're in that window, choose "Microsoft Equation 3.0"

Hit "OK" and then you're good to go. 

Math Sample Templates

In response to a request by one of our experts, I'm posting math templates for a few different levels of math authoring. Feel free to use the template as a guiding point and a starting point for your own, but please don't copy any of the original content.

• College Algebra Template
• Engineering-Level Math Template
• Geometry Template
• Math Template for Graphing Calculator Problems
• Calculus Template