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Using the Equation Editor

You can use the Equation Editor in WebCT to create, view and save complex equations. It is made up of two parts - the Editor, where equations are created graphically, and the Viewer, which allows the equation to be displayed in any browser.

Quick Links to the Help Pages

• Overview

  The Equation Editor displays differently between a PC and a Mac:

  • Macintosh Interface
  • PC Interface
  • WebEQ Browser Controls
• Using the Equation Editor
  • Creating an Equation
  • Editing an Equation
• Discussions Tool
  • Adding an Equation to a Discussion message
  • Replying to Discussion messages containing Equations
• Mail Tool
  • Sending a Mail message that includes an Equation
  • Replying to Mail messages containing Equations

Overview

The Equation Editor is based on the idea of an equation template. There are templates for superscripts, matrices, and so on. To build an equation, you insert templates, and then fill in the blanks in the template.

The tools which use the Equation Editor are:

To open the Equation Editor from supported tools,

• Click on the Equation editor button, which appears below the text input area in a compose or edit function.

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The Equation Editor Interface

Macintosh Interface

The Macinosh interface, as pictured below, is made up of Template Icons, basic Editing Tools, a link to the Symbols Palette and the Editing Area Starting Point.

Equations are created in the Editing Area and when complete, the equation is given a Title and the Submit button is clicked.

When the Submit button has been clicked, the Equation Viewer will open so you can preview and edit your equation.

Once your equation is complete, click the Insert button. The equation will be automatically inserted into the WebCT tool which you are using.

PC Interface

The PC interface includes the Equation Editor and the Equation Viewer in a single screen. The PC interface allows you to create an equation and use editing tools such as Font size and Increase editor size.

Once your equation is complete, click the Insert button. The equation will be automatically inserted into the WebCT tool which you are using.

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WebEQ Browser Controls

To enhance the speed of the Equation Editor, you are encouraged to download the WebEQ Browser Controls and install this program on your computer. While WebCT is not dependent on this software, having it installed will increase the speed at which an equation can be created.

To download the WebEQ Browser Controls:

• Go to the WebCT @ Murdoch Resources Page.
• Follow the link to download the WebEQ Browser Controls.
  • The link will take you to the WebEQ homepage. When asked,
  • Type your email address into the textbox provided.
  • Click the Continue button.
  • From the Browser Controls Installation web page,
  • Click Begin Installation.

You will now be able to download and install the WebEQ Browser Controls on your computer.

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