Instructions for an Equation Editor on a Mac

Once you install Equation Editor, you can start using it in Office programs.

The Microsoft Office software suite, available for Macs as well as Windows PCs, features a set of widely used applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Microsoft Office also includes several lesser-known utilities like Equation Editor. Integrated into the other Office programs, Equation Editor enables users to insert mathematical formulas and equations into documents. Equation Editor handles all formatting to ensure that the math elements match the style of the document.

Things You'll Need

• Mac running OS X 10.5 or later
• Microsoft Office for Mac 2004 or later

Instructions

1. Insert the Microsoft Office for Mac installation CD into your Mac's disc drive.

2. Double-click on the "Office Installer" or "Office Setup Assistant" icon.

3. Click "Continue." Accept the license agreement and click "Continue."

4. Input your full name and product key. Click "Continue."

5. Select "Macintosh HD" from the list of installation locations and click "Continue."

6. Click on the "Customize" button, expand the "Office Tools" directory and check the box next to "Equation Editor." Click "Install" to add Equation Editor to your Office installation.

7. Launch the Microsoft Office application in which you want to use the Equation Editor.

8. Open the "Insert" menu at the top of the screen and choose "Object."

9. Double-click on "Microsoft Equation" and use the pop-up window that opens to design the equation you want to use. Press the red "X" button in the upper-left corner of the window when you are finished to return to the main document window.

References

• Indiana University: In Microsoft Office, How Do I Add and Use Equation Editor?