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Word and mathematical formulas with auto insertions

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Hello,

I need your help. I want to use my computer to quickly copy my Mathematics notes. The auto-insertions allow me to quickly get all the formulas I want, but I have two problems:

1) The autocorrect feature doesn't work in equation modules, which is very annoying in some cases; I can't quickly display new formulas when I've created an equation module.

2) Additionally, I've noticed that the formulas are displayed differently if they are directly placed in text versus if they are standalone. For example, in the first image, it is in text, and in the second, it is alone. They are the same formulas but appear differently because the bounds are placed in different spots. I tried extending the line break above, but it didn't help. Look at the image below:

https://www.developpez.net/forums/attachments/p517506d1573761483/logiciels/microsoft-office/word/microsoft-word-equations-mathematiques-raccourci/bornes.png/

How can I fix these problems?

Configuration: Windows / Chrome 78.0.3904.97

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m@rina Posted messages 27409 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 562
 
Hello

1) Automatic corrections do not work in equations, but AutoMaths do. And AutoMaths are specifically designed for that...
So do you use AutoMaths?

2) Yes, that's how it is. But what is your question? The equations displayed "inline" are meant to be more compatible (smaller) with the text.

m@rina

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Mathsword
 
Hello Merina,
I tested Automaths and it's quite bad. It works fairly well for signs like pi, but it's impossible to use with, for example, integrals or when the limits are absent.

In the second case, I would like the writing to be the same in both cases, meaning it should be, in all cases, like in the second case, where the equation is alone.
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m@rina Posted messages 27409 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 562
 
Indeed, the AutoMaths are mainly intended to add mathematical signs or simple formulas. I don't know exactly what you want to do "quickly," but first, is the Mathematics tab constantly displayed? If so, it's quick to select an integral, a matrix, or other.

For your "ready-to-use" equations, you can turn them into building blocks that can be quickly inserted.

Regarding writing, we cannot change Word. In the first case and by default, the equation is centered; in the second case, it is not, and the format is different. You are not obliged to keep it centered; you can align it to the left. However, as soon as you type text on the line, it will change format, and there's nothing we can do about that! :( And even if you create your equation in LaTex, you'll get the same result.

m@rina
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Mathsword
 
The advantage of autocorrections is that with just one space, the formula appears directly, whereas with Quick Parts, you have to use F3, which is why it's more convenient. Otherwise, is there a way to insert a Quick Part with just one space?
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m@rina Posted messages 27409 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 562
 
I don't understand everything because there are two mixed-up problems:
- Whether you use Quick Parts or AutoCorrect functions, it won't work inside an equation module. However, a whole equation will work in the same way.
And you can very well set the equations as Quick Parts (inserted with F3) or as AutoCorrect (inserted with a space, punctuation, etc.).

- To quickly insert integrals with limits, the best way, as I already mentioned, is to constantly display the Equation tab. This way, you'll always have access to these functions. You can also assign a keyboard shortcut to insert a new empty equation, which will display the Equation tab at the same time.

m@rina
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mathsword
 
The problem with quick parts is that you have to use the F3 key to insert them, which doesn't work for me because it's much faster to use, for example, the SPACE key, which is much closer and much more commonly used than F3. Otherwise, everything works with them.

That's why I prefer automatic corrections that display the desired formula directly after a SPACE. But the problem is, they don’t work in equation zones or I don’t know how to activate them there; I looked in the settings and didn't find anything.

The equation tab is too long, and it's not quick enough to search for equations and symbols in it.
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