How to write math formulas in Word

How to write math formulas in Microsoft Word

If you want to know how to write math formulas in Word acting from the classic version of the software for Windows o MacOS, historically included in the suite Microsoft Office but now also available in a stand-alone version, in the next paragraphs you will find all the information you need to achieve your goal.

For the first thing, avvia Microsoft Word and select the item Fillet present at the top. At this point, decide whether to create a new document (New) or open an existing one (apri). With that done, move to the tab Inserisci, which you find in the area above, and you will thus see all the tools that you can integrate into the file.

In the Symbols, which you find on the right, is the button Equation. Through this feature you have the possibility to add all the mathematical formulas you prefer. Next to the button Equation, you can notice the small ▼ icon: by clicking on it, you will be presented with a series of most common mathematical formulas that you can enter with a simple click.

If you want to write a new mathematical formula instead, simply press the key Equation, to create a text box where the text type selector is located on the document. At the same time, you will also be shown a new tab, at the top, called Planning, which allows you to recall all the mathematical operators and mathematical expressions of your choice.

In case you are equipped with a pen input device, you can easily write the equations freehand by pressing the key Pen equation that you find inside the card Planning, in high.

If the equation you type is recurring in the document, by pressing the ▼ icon next to the formula input box, selecting the item Save as a new equation, you will find the equation you just saved in the drop-down menu (the ▼ icon) next to the button Equation. Convenient, right?

You should also know that Microsoft Word automatically recognizes mathematical formulas from external sources. For example, if you want to know how to copy math formulas to word you found on the web, all you need to do is copy the formula from the web page.

Subsequently, in Microsoft Word, you have to press the button Equation that you find in the card Inserisci, at the top, to insert the text box, and paste the formula previously copied into this box, so that Microsoft automatically recognizes the expressions.

Then click on the ▼ icon next to the text box and press on the item Professional, to display it properly.

How to write math formulas in Word Online

In Word Online, the free version of Word that works directly from a web browser, unfortunately there are not all the tools to write mathematical formulas available in the desktop version of the program. Therefore, to achieve your goal you will necessarily have to type the formulas as if they were normal text. You must know, however, that some symbols belonging to the most common mathematical operators can come to your aid for typing the formulas, recalling them from the appropriate panel.

First, then log in to Word Online by entering your Microsoft account login information. Once this is done, click on the tab Inserisci, which you find at the top of the main Word Online screen, and click the button Symbols. In the box that is shown to you, then click on the item Other symbols, to expand the view and, within the screen you just opened, you will find some of the most common symbols to use in mathematical formulas.

Therefore, type in the document all the elements of the formula you want to insert and take advantage of the section Symbols to add the mathematical operators that you need to integrate into the formula, to make it as complete as possible.

As for the quick entry of formulas that you have found from other external sources, as you need to enter the math formula on Word Online as plain text, all you need to do is a common copy and paste.

Highlight the formula, right click on it and select the item Copy from the context menu. In Word Online, then right-click anywhere in the document and choose the item Paste from the proposed menu, to paste the formula. Easier than that ?!

How to write math formulas on the Word app

Su smartphone e tablet, then download two Microsoft word processing apps: Word (Android / iOS / iPadOS) e Office (Android / iOS / iPadOS) which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint functions in one app. If you have an Android device without Google services, you can install Word apps from alternative stores, as I explained to you in this guide.

Another important thing to note is that the apps Word e Office they are free but, in case you have a device with a display greater than 10.1 inches, to use them you will need to subscribe to Microsoft 365 (starting from 7 euros / month).

Now let's take action. To write mathematical formulas through the Microsoft apps in question, after starting them and opening a document, tap on the tab Inserisci that you find at the top on a tablet or in the drop-down menu at the bottom of a smartphone and press on the item Equation, to insert a text box where the text selector is located.

In this text box you can type your mathematical formula, which will be formatted with a different font than the main text. Unfortunately, you do not have the possibility to use the tools present in the desktop version of Microsoft Word, but you will be able to use all of them mathematical operators that are present in the virtual keyboard of the device.

As for inserting math formulas into Word from other sources, all you need to do is simply copy and paste. Therefore, from your device, highlight the formula, keeping finger pressure on it. In case the formula is not completely selected, use i selectors to extend the highlight.

Once this is done, click on the item Copy, in the top pane, and go back to the Word or Office app. At this point, position the text typing selector at the point where you want to insert the formula and hold down your finger, then tap on the option Paste. The game is done!

How to write math formulas in Word