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Title: Introduction to Libreoffice Math | Title: Introduction to Libreoffice Math | ||
− | Keywords: Libreoffice Math, system requirements, Prerequisites, Ubuntu Linux OS, Windows OS, Formula | + | Keywords: Libreoffice Math, system requirements, Prerequisites, Ubuntu Linux OS, Windows OS, Formula editor, Elements dock, markup language, video tutorial. |
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|| In this tutorial, we will learn about: | || In this tutorial, we will learn about: | ||
* '''LibreOffice Math''' | * '''LibreOffice Math''' | ||
− | * System requirements and | + | * System requirements and prerequisites for using '''Math.''' |
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'''Learning Objectives''' | '''Learning Objectives''' | ||
|| We will also learn to: | || We will also learn to: | ||
− | * Use '''Formula | + | * Use '''Formula editor '''to write the formulae. |
− | * Use the '''markup''' | + | * Use the '''markup language''' to write a simple formula and |
* '''Save '''the file. | * '''Save '''the file. | ||
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'''What is LibreOffice Math?''' | '''What is LibreOffice Math?''' | ||
− | || | + | || Let us see what is '''LibreOffice Math'''? |
* It is a '''software''' application designed to create and edit mathematical formulae | * It is a '''software''' application designed to create and edit mathematical formulae | ||
* It is bundled inside '''LibreOffice Suite,''' hence it is free and open source '''software'''. | * It is bundled inside '''LibreOffice Suite,''' hence it is free and open source '''software'''. | ||
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* The formulae and equations created using '''Math''' can stand alone. | * The formulae and equations created using '''Math''' can stand alone. | ||
− | * They can be embedded directly into '''Writer, Calc '''and''' Impress'''. | + | * They can be embedded directly into '''Writer, Calc '''and ''' Impress'''. |
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'''OS and Versions''' | '''OS and Versions''' | ||
|| '''LibreOffice Math''' can run on any of the following '''operating systems''': | || '''LibreOffice Math''' can run on any of the following '''operating systems''': | ||
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* '''Microsoft Windows 8''' or higher versions | * '''Microsoft Windows 8''' or higher versions | ||
− | * '''GNU/Linux OS '''and | + | * '''GNU/Linux OS ''' and |
* '''Mac OSX''' | * '''Mac OSX''' | ||
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* '''Ubuntu Linux OS''' version 18.04 and | * '''Ubuntu Linux OS''' version 18.04 and | ||
* '''LibreOffice Suite''' version 6.3.5 | * '''LibreOffice Suite''' version 6.3.5 | ||
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− | * By default the latest '''Ubuntu | + | * By default the latest '''Ubuntu Linux OS''' has '''LibreOffice Suite''' pre-installed in it. |
* To install a specific version, refer to the '''LibreOffice Installation''' series on this website. | * To install a specific version, refer to the '''LibreOffice Installation''' series on this website. | ||
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|| Narration only | || Narration only | ||
− | || Let us learn | + | || Let us learn to open the '''LibreOffice Math'''. |
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|| Click on '''Show Applications''' >> search bar type ‘'''Math’ ''' >> Click on '''LibreOffice''' '''Math '''icon. | || Click on '''Show Applications''' >> search bar type ‘'''Math’ ''' >> Click on '''LibreOffice''' '''Math '''icon. | ||
− | || In '''Ubuntu | + | || In '''Ubuntu Linux OS''', click the '''Show Applications''' icon at the bottom left corner. |
− | In the '''search | + | In the '''search bar '''that appears type '''Math'''. |
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|| Point to the open window | || Point to the open window | ||
|| '''Math '''document opens up with '''Untitled 1''' document. | || '''Math '''document opens up with '''Untitled 1''' document. | ||
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− | || Click on '''Show Applications'''>>search bar type ‘'''Writer’ ''' >> Click on '''LibreOffice | + | || Click on '''Show Applications'''>>search bar type ‘'''Writer’ ''' >> Click on '''LibreOffice Writer '''icon. |
|| Now, let us learn to call '''Math '''from the '''Writer document'''. | || Now, let us learn to call '''Math '''from the '''Writer document'''. | ||
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Point to the '''Math''' interface. | Point to the '''Math''' interface. | ||
− | || Click on the '''Insert menu''' on the ''' | + | || Click on the '''Insert menu''' on the '''Menu bar'''. |
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|| In the '''preview''' area, if we click outside the gray box, the '''Math''' window disappears. | || In the '''preview''' area, if we click outside the gray box, the '''Math''' window disappears. | ||
− | To make it visible again, double click on the gray box in the '''Writer''' window. | + | To make it visible again, double-click on the gray box in the '''Writer''' window. |
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|| Click on close (x) | || Click on close (x) | ||
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|| Cursor in the''' Math''' interface. | || Cursor in the''' Math''' interface. | ||
− | || Let us now first familiarize ourselves with the '''LibreOffice | + | || Let us now first familiarize ourselves with the '''LibreOffice Math '''window. |
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|| Point to the three areas in the '''window'''. | || Point to the three areas in the '''window'''. | ||
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|| Go to the bottom of the window >> point to the second area. | || Go to the bottom of the window >> point to the second area. | ||
− | || The second is the '''Formula | + | || The second is the '''Formula editor''' area at the bottom. |
Here we type the mathematical formulae in a special '''markup language'''. | Here we type the mathematical formulae in a special '''markup language'''. | ||
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− | || Go to the | + | || Go to the left of the window >> point to the third area. |
Click on the '''View menu''' >> '''Elements.''' | Click on the '''View menu''' >> '''Elements.''' | ||
− | || Third is the '''Elements''' | + | || Third is the '''Elements dock''' on the left. |
This '''dock''' provides us with a range of mathematical symbols and expressions. | This '''dock''' provides us with a range of mathematical symbols and expressions. | ||
− | If you don’t see the '''Elements''' | + | If you don’t see the '''Elements dock''', click on '''View '''and then choose '''Elements'''. |
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|| Go to the top of the '''Elements''' window >> Point to drop-down named '''Category Selector.''' | || Go to the top of the '''Elements''' window >> Point to drop-down named '''Category Selector.''' | ||
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− | As per the selected category, '''Elements | + | As per the selected category, '''Elements dock''' displays the symbols and operators. |
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|| Point to drop-down >> '''Unary or Binary Operators'''. | || Point to drop-down >> '''Unary or Binary Operators'''. | ||
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|| By default '''Unary or Binary Operators''' option is selected in the '''Element categories'''. | || By default '''Unary or Binary Operators''' option is selected in the '''Element categories'''. | ||
− | Below the drop-down, we see basic | + | Below the drop-down, we see basic mathematical operators. |
− | These include | + | These include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division''' and others. |
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|| Cursor in the interface. | || Cursor in the interface. | ||
− | || | + | || Let us now write a simple multiplication formula. |
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|| Click on the symbol ‘❒ '''x '''❒’ | || Click on the symbol ‘❒ '''x '''❒’ | ||
− | Go to the '''Formula | + | Go to the '''Formula editor '''window-> Point to two '''‘<?>’ '''and then '''‘times’ '''. |
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− | The '''Formula editor '''window | + | The '''Formula editor '''window shows two''' placeholders''' separated by the word '''times'''. |
− | The''' preview''' area, | + | The''' preview''' area, displays two squares separated by the multiplication sign. |
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|| Go to '''Formula editor '''window >> double click on first '''‘<?>'''’ >> type 4. | || Go to '''Formula editor '''window >> double click on first '''‘<?>'''’ >> type 4. | ||
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|| Point to the formula. | || Point to the formula. | ||
− | || Next let us complete the formula by adding = 12 to it. | + | || Next let us complete the formula by adding '''= 12''' to it. |
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|| Go to the '''Element '''window >> click on the drop-down -> select '''Relations.''' | || Go to the '''Element '''window >> click on the drop-down -> select '''Relations.''' | ||
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|| Click the first symbol '''squarebox equal squarebox''' denoting '''Is Equal'''. | || Click the first symbol '''squarebox equal squarebox''' denoting '''Is Equal'''. | ||
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− | || Go to the '''Formula | + | || Go to the '''Formula editor window ''' >> delete first '''‘<?>’ ''' >> double click on second''' ‘<?>’ ''' >> type 12. |
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− | || In the '''Formula editor '''window | + | || In the '''Formula editor '''window, delete the first '''placeholder.''' |
− | In the second placeholder, type 12. | + | In the second '''placeholder''', type 12. |
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|| Now, let’s learn how to write a formula in different ways. | || Now, let’s learn how to write a formula in different ways. | ||
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− | || Point to the symbols in the Elements dock. | + | || Point to the symbols in the '''Elements dock'''. |
|| We already know how to use the symbols in the '''Elements dock'''. | || We already know how to use the symbols in the '''Elements dock'''. | ||
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|| Cursor in the Formula editor. | || Cursor in the Formula editor. | ||
− | || The second method is to use the context menu in the '''Formula | + | || The second method is to use the context menu in the '''Formula editor '''window. |
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− | || Right click on the '''Formula editor '''window | + | || Right click on the '''Formula editor '''window >> Point to the '''categories''' in the '''context menu''' |
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Show the categories. | Show the categories. | ||
− | || Right click in the '''Formula editor''' to see the context menu. | + | || Right-click in the '''Formula editor''' to see the context menu. |
− | The | + | The context menu displays the same categories of symbols as in the''' Elements '''dock. |
− | You can choose any '''category '''to see the available | + | You can choose any '''category '''to see the available symbols under the category. |
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|| Only narration | || Only narration | ||
− | || Third method is to directly write the formulae in the''' Formula | + | || Third method is to directly write the formulae in the''' Formula editor''' window. |
− | + | Here we will use''' markup language '''that '''Math''' understands. | |
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− | || | + | || Point towards the word '''‘times’''' |
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− | Point towards the word '''‘times’''' | + | |
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|| We already saw one simple example of '''markup language'''. | || We already saw one simple example of '''markup language'''. | ||
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− | || Point to the | + | || Point to the '''Formula editor'''. |
− | Select the formula and press the '''Delete key''' on the | + | Select the formula and press the '''Delete key''' on the Keyboard. |
Point to the '''preview''' area. | Point to the '''preview''' area. | ||
− | || Let us delete the formula from the ''' | + | || Let us delete the formula from the '''Formula editor'''. |
− | Select the formula and press the '''Delete key '''on the | + | Select the formula and press the '''Delete key '''on the keyboard. |
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|| Type ‘4 over 4 equals 1’ | || Type ‘4 over 4 equals 1’ | ||
− | || Now let’s write the markup language for 4 divided by 4 equals 1, | + | || Now let’s write the '''markup language''' for 4 divided by 4 equals 1, |
In the''' Formula editor''' type ‘4 over 4 equals 1’. | In the''' Formula editor''' type ‘4 over 4 equals 1’. | ||
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|| Point to ‘4 over 4 equals 1’. | || Point to ‘4 over 4 equals 1’. | ||
− | || We will learn more about the markup language in the upcoming tutorials. | + | || We will learn more about the '''markup language''' in the upcoming tutorials. |
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|| Click on '''File''' and Select '''Save'''. | || Click on '''File''' and Select '''Save'''. | ||
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|| Narration only: | || Narration only: | ||
− | || With this we | + | || With this we come to the end of this tutorial. |
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|| In this tutorial, we have learnt about: | || In this tutorial, we have learnt about: | ||
* '''LibreOffice Math''' | * '''LibreOffice Math''' | ||
− | * System requirements and | + | * System requirements and prerequisites for using '''Math''' |
We have also learnt to: | We have also learnt to: | ||
* Use '''Formula editor''' to write the formulae | * Use '''Formula editor''' to write the formulae | ||
− | * Use the '''markup''' | + | * Use the '''markup language''' to write a simple formula and |
* '''Save''' the file | * '''Save''' the file | ||
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'''Assignment''' | '''Assignment''' | ||
− | || Here is an assignment for you:* Write the following formulae in the '''Formula | + | || Here is an assignment for you: |
+ | * Write the following formulae in the '''Formula editor''' | ||
* Check the display of the formulae in the '''Preview''' window. | * Check the display of the formulae in the '''Preview''' window. | ||
− | ** a '''Boolean | + | ** a '''Boolean AND''' b |
** 4 is greater than 3 | ** 4 is greater than 3 | ||
** x is approximately equal to y | ** x is approximately equal to y | ||
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* The video at the following link summarises the Spoken Tutorial project | * The video at the following link summarises the Spoken Tutorial project | ||
* Please download and watch it | * Please download and watch it | ||
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* We conduct workshops using '''spoken''' '''tutorials''' and give certificates. | * We conduct workshops using '''spoken''' '''tutorials''' and give certificates. | ||
* For more details, please contact us | * For more details, please contact us | ||
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* The Spoken Tutorial project will ensure an answer | * The Spoken Tutorial project will ensure an answer | ||
* You will have to register on this website to ask questions | * You will have to register on this website to ask questions | ||
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* This will help reduce the clutter. | * This will help reduce the clutter. | ||
* With less clutter, we can use these discussions as instructional material. | * With less clutter, we can use these discussions as instructional material. | ||
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'''Acknowledgement''' | '''Acknowledgement''' | ||
− | || '''Spoken | + | || '''Spoken Tutorial''' project is funded by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. |
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|| '''Slide: Thank you''' | || '''Slide: Thank you''' |
Latest revision as of 17:29, 24 August 2022
Title: Introduction to Libreoffice Math
Keywords: Libreoffice Math, system requirements, Prerequisites, Ubuntu Linux OS, Windows OS, Formula editor, Elements dock, markup language, video tutorial.
Visual Cue | Narration |
Title Slide | Welcome to thisis Spoken tutorial on Introduction to LibreOffice Math. |
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Learning Objectives |
In this tutorial, we will learn about:
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Learning Objectives |
We will also learn to:
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What is LibreOffice Math? |
Let us see what is LibreOffice Math?
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What is LibreOffice Math? |
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OS and Versions |
LibreOffice Math can run on any of the following operating systems:
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System Requirements |
This tutorial is recorded using,
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LibreOffice Installation |
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Narration only | Let us learn to open the LibreOffice Math. |
Click on Show Applications >> search bar type ‘Math’ >> Click on LibreOffice Math icon. | In Ubuntu Linux OS, click the Show Applications icon at the bottom left corner.
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Click on Start menu >> search bar type Math >> Click on LibreOffice Math icon | In Windows OS, click on the Start Menu icon located at the bottom left corner.
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Point to the open window | Math document opens up with Untitled 1 document. |
Click on Show Applications>>search bar type ‘Writer’ >> Click on LibreOffice Writer icon. | Now, let us learn to call Math from the Writer document.
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Click on the Insert menu.
Select Formula from the submenu.
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Click on the Insert menu on the Menu bar.
From the submenu select the Formula option. Math interface opens. |
Click outside the gray box.
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In the preview area, if we click outside the gray box, the Math window disappears.
To make it visible again, double-click on the gray box in the Writer window. |
Click on close (x)
In the Save Document? dialog box click on the Don't Save button. |
Let us close the Writer document without saving.
In the Save Document? dialog box click on the Don't Save button. |
Cursor in the Math interface. | Let us now first familiarize ourselves with the LibreOffice Math window. |
Point to the three areas in the window. | In the Math window we can see three areas. |
Point to the first area on the top of the window. | The first is the preview area on the top.
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Go to the bottom of the window >> point to the second area. | The second is the Formula editor area at the bottom.
Here we type the mathematical formulae in a special markup language. |
Go to the left of the window >> point to the third area.
Click on the View menu >> Elements. |
Third is the Elements dock on the left.
This dock provides us with a range of mathematical symbols and expressions.
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Go to the top of the Elements window >> Point to drop-down named Category Selector.
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On the top of the Elements window, there is a drop-down named Element categories.
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Point to drop-down >> Unary or Binary Operators.
Point to the respective symbols. |
By default Unary or Binary Operators option is selected in the Element categories.
Below the drop-down, we see basic mathematical operators.
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Cursor in the interface. | Let us now write a simple multiplication formula. |
Click on the symbol ‘❒ x ❒’
Go to the Formula editor window-> Point to two ‘<?>’ and then ‘times’ .
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Let us click on the symbol squarebox into squarebox denoting multiplication.
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Go to Formula editor window >> double click on first ‘<?>’ >> type 4.
Point to the preview area. 4X3 |
In the Formula editor, first placeholder is selected.
Type 4 in this placeholder. Then double click on the second placeholder and type 3. The preview area shows 4 times 3. |
Point to the formula. | Next let us complete the formula by adding = 12 to it. |
Go to the Element window >> click on the drop-down -> select Relations.
Point to symbols below drop-down. |
In the Elements dock, click the Element categories, drop-down and select Relations.
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Click on the symbol ‘❒ = ❒’
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Click the first symbol squarebox equal squarebox denoting Is Equal. |
Go to the Formula editor window >> delete first ‘<?>’ >> double click on second ‘<?>’ >> type 12.
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In the Formula editor window, delete the first placeholder.
In the second placeholder, type 12.
‘4 times 3 equals 12’. |
Cursor in the interface. | Now, let’s learn how to write a formula in different ways. |
Point to the symbols in the Elements dock. | We already know how to use the symbols in the Elements dock. |
Cursor in the Formula editor. | The second method is to use the context menu in the Formula editor window. |
Right click on the Formula editor window >> Point to the categories in the context menu
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Right-click in the Formula editor to see the context menu.
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Only narration | Third method is to directly write the formulae in the Formula editor window.
Here we will use markup language that Math understands. |
Point towards the word ‘times’ | We already saw one simple example of markup language. |
Point to the Formula editor.
Select the formula and press the Delete key on the Keyboard.
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Let us delete the formula from the Formula editor.
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Type ‘4 over 4 equals 1’ | Now let’s write the markup language for 4 divided by 4 equals 1,
In the Formula editor type ‘4 over 4 equals 1’. |
Point to ‘4 over 4 equals 1’. | We will learn more about the markup language in the upcoming tutorials. |
Click on File and Select Save.
Type file name as firstmath |
Let us now save the file.
Click on File and select Save.
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Narration only: | With this we come to the end of this tutorial.
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Summary |
In this tutorial, we have learnt about:
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Assignment |
Here is an assignment for you:
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About Spoken Tutorial Project |
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Spoken tutorial workshops |
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Answers for THIS Spoken Tutorial |
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Forum for specific Questions |
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Acknowledgement |
Spoken Tutorial project is funded by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. |
Slide: Thank you
Acknowledgement to DesiCrew |
This tutorial was originally contributed by DesiCrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in 2011
This is Madhuri Ganapathi along with the Spoken Tutorial team from IIT Bombay signing off. Thank you for watching. |