Equations in Word

Anonymous
2024-11-24T02:54:42+00:00

Hi,

Is it possible to create the equation below in Word? I have tried but the "T" and the "t=1" appear to the right of the E symbol whereas they should be on the top and bottom.

Would really appreciate any assistance.

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-25T23:50:57+00:00

    Great - thank you - I'll give it a go

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  2. Jim G 134.1K Reputation points MVP
    2024-11-25T16:43:25+00:00

    Your Mac has an application called Grapher. It's in the Utilities folder. Give it a try.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-25T08:57:12+00:00

    Dear User,

    I also conducted a test following the steps outlined above, utilizing the tools available in the equation editor to construct the equation. However, could not get the result as well. It may be possible this is limitation.

    If you've checked all these and it's still not displaying correctly, I am sharing the most efficient way to share your feedback with our developers through any Microsoft 365 application. From your app, go to Help > Feedback. They review customer feedback on a daily basis. To enhance the effectiveness of your feedback on, I kindly ask that you include a screenshot when relevant. Additionally, if possible, please enable the option to allow them to reach out to you and provide your email address.

    Have a great day and take care! 😊 

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-24T09:54:32+00:00

    I've constructed the equation with the editor as you suggested but I still get the result as shown below. It's just not working

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-24T09:35:58+00:00

    Dear User,

    It looks like the equation editor interpreted your input as plain text rather than converting it into the formatted equation. You have to first, insert the equation by selecting the "Insert Equation" option. Next, ensure you are in the Professional format by clicking on the "Professional Format" button. Then, use the fraction template by selecting the "Fraction Template" option. Finally, add the summation with limits by choosing the "Summation with Limits" template. By using the equation editor's tools to build the equation step-by-step, you can ensure that each part of the equation is formatted correctly.

    1. Insert an Equation: Go to the Insert tab. Click on Equation in the Symbols group.
    2. Use the Professional Format: Make sure you are in the Professional format by clicking on the equation and selecting the Professional button in the Equation Tools Design tab.
    3. Manually Enter the Equation: Instead of typing the entire equation as plain text, use the equation editor's tools to build it step-by-step:
      • Click on the Fraction button and select the template for a fraction.
      • In the numerator, click on the Summation symbol (∑) and select the template with limits.
      • Enter "T" above the summation symbol and "t=1" below it.
      • Inside the summation, type ((R_t - \mu)^2).
      • In the denominator, type "N".

    I conducted a test following the steps outlined above, utilizing the tools available in the equation editor to construct the equation.

    Have a great day and take care! 😊 

    Sincerely, 

    Naren | Microsoft Community Moderator

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