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JimSned
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July 11, 2013
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How to type in math symbols/equations in PSE6

  • July 11, 2013
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I am working on a cool project and need to know how to do this.  Thanks!

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Correct answer mytaxsite

Thanks again.  Too bad this is only for 10.6 and above--I have 10.5.8!   I looked at other screen grab software and it was the same deal--nothing under 10.6.

Before I plunk down the money for 10.6, can you tell me exactly how Jing works?  That's a beautiful equation there, but when I put my equations into PSE, I am going to need to maniputlate them--meaning rotate them, make them smaller and larger, etc.  Will I be able to do that using a screen grab?


Yes you can manipulate the size or rotate like any other image.  You won't be able to edit the equation itself unless you have the correct fonts for it in PSE.

Also, your Mac must have a screen grab software/utility and perhaps R. Kelly or Barbara can help you here.  I don't use MAC but I suspect it must have something like what Windows has.  Windows 7 has Snipping tools and also one can do print-screen to grab the image and then manipulate it in PSE or Photoshop or Fireworks.

But to change the size or to rotate the image, it is possible in PSE.  Try with the image I have posted above and let us know if you were successful.  The image I have posted can be saved on your machine and you can play with it to get hang of it.

G/L

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Jeff Arola
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Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 11, 2013

What operating system are you using?

On windows for example one can use the Alt+keycodes on the numeric keypad:

http://usefulshortcuts.com/alt-codes/maths-alt-codes.php

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JimSnedAuthor
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July 11, 2013

Sorry, I'm on Mac 10.5.8.

mytaxsite
mytaxsite
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July 11, 2013

Have you got Microsoft Word on your Mac machine?  If so then I suggest create your equation in it and then copy/paste it in PSE new document.  That is how I do most of the time.

If you don't have Word then perhaps online equation editor might be available from which you can copy/paste into PSE.

G/L

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