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OpenOffice Writer User Guide
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Example 1:

For this example we will enter a simple formula:On the Selection window:

  1. Select the top-left button of the categories (top) section (Figure 391).

  2. Click on the multiplication symbol (shown in Figure 391).

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When you select the multiplication symbol on the Selection window, two things happen:

  • The equation editor shows the markup:

  • The body of the document shows a gray box with the figure:

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The “ <?> †symbols (Figure 392) are placeholders that you can replace by other text. The equation will update automatically, and the result should resemble Figure 393.

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To keep the equation from updating automatically, select View > AutoUpdate display.

To update a formula manually, press F9 or select View > Update.

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