Using Microsoft Word's Equation Editor to Perform Math in OneNote

If you need actual mathematical functionality with a wider range of symbols, you can utilize Microsoft Word's Equation Editor to perform calculations. Then you can insert the results from the Equation Editor into OneNote. The resulting equation won't appear much different than the same equation created using the Symbols dialog, however you do have a wider range of symbols you can insert using Microsoft Word. To launch the Equation Editor and perform a calculation, use the following steps.

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Open Microsoft Word and create a new, blank document.
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Select Insert, Object.
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Choose Microsoft Equation 3.0 from the Object type list and click OK to display Figure 22.5.
Figure 22.5. You ...

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