math expressions in openoffice

Four · 09-10-2005, 09:48 AM

How may I write a mathematical expression in openoffice using actuall symbols?

wapcaplet · 09-10-2005, 10:03 AM

Use Insert -> Object -> Formula. Use the Help window, under Contents -> Formulas for tips on using them.

Four · 09-10-2005, 10:22 AM

I did that and nothing apears to happen.

wapcaplet · 09-10-2005, 11:28 AM

Inserting a formula should open up a formula editor, with a text box at the bottom of the screen. You can enter basic expressions like "y=2x", or more complex ones with keywords for certain symbols, like "y=left lfloor x right rfloor". Right-clicking in the text box gives you a bunch of choices on what to insert. While editing a formula, use Tools->Catalog (or the Greek Sigma symbol on the toolbar) to insert Greek or other symbols.

Four · 09-10-2005, 11:40 AM

I went to insert->object->formula and there is no textbox at the bottom of the screen. Also no formula editor has opened up.

Tinkster · 09-10-2005, 03:47 PM

Which version of OO are you using, how did you
install it?

Cheers,
Tink

Four · 09-10-2005, 04:06 PM

I'm using 1.9.79. I got it from Linuxpackages.net and installed it using installpkg on Slackware.