Inserting math and science equations in Google Docs

Mathematics integration is a greater challenge than for other subjects. With equations, charts, and graphs, creating or having students create math-related content in Google Docs can be a challenge. Google Docs has a built-in equation editor that is useful for math and science documents.

To create equations in Google Docs, follow these instructions:

1. In a Google Doc, select Equation in the Insert menu:

   Figure 9. 31 – The Equation option in the Insert menu of a Google Doc

2. A blue rectangle around the insertion point indicates that the equation editor is active. Furthermore, an equation toolbar appears below the default toolbar:

Figure 9.32 – Equation toolbar

There are five menus within the equation toolbar:

1. Greek letters such as α
2. Miscellaneous operations such as ±
3. Relations such as ≥
4. Math operations such as fractions and square root
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