# How to type...?

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## [How to insert mathematical symbols](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-mathematical-symbols/71)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-mathematical-symbols/71 "2021-07-21T16:13:49Z")

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There are several ways how to insert math symbol: 1. Toolbox: In Mini Editor toolbox is always visible: In Full Editor, make sure that Show Toolbox is checked: You can choose from several type of toolboxes to f…

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## [About the How to type...? category](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/about-the-how-to-type-category/28)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/admin)\
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Guide how to type different math constructs in Hypatia Learn (starting with simple objects like fraction, but also including complex thing like column multiplication)

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## [How to create a matrix with labels?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-create-a-matrix-with-labels/339)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-create-a-matrix-with-labels/339 "2026-01-27T18:24:41Z")

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There is no direct command to create such matrix, but the matrix can be composed of several matrix commands. This works well, as long as labels and elements of the matrix have the same dimensions. Here are the steps. As…

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## [Using Google Drawing tool with Hypatia Create](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/using-google-drawing-tool-with-hypatia-create/325)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/using-google-drawing-tool-with-hypatia-create/325 "2025-11-24T20:47:58Z")

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Currently, Hypatia Create does not support creating diagrams. However, you can use the drawing tool in Google Docs to create shapes like circles, triangles, etc. To label them, you can insert images of math expressions u…

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## [How can you create an augmented matrix?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-can-you-create-an-augmented-matrix/294)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-can-you-create-an-augmented-matrix/294 "2025-04-25T05:20:28Z")

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While matrices support horizontal lines, they do not support vertical lines. Therefore, To achieve the desired layout, you can combine an auto-sizing bracket with an array command. Steps: Press ( or \[ to insert a pai…

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## [how to type the symbol for arc](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-type-the-symbol-for-arc/145)

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**Author:** [@Mathcat](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Mathcat)\
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**Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-type-the-symbol-for-arc/145 "2023-02-23T05:29:29Z")

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I would like to be able to type the symbol for naming an arc. I can’t find it and search only brought up trig functions.

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## [How to write chemical equation with additional information on the arrow?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-write-chemical-equation-with-additional-information-on-the-arrow/264)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-write-chemical-equation-with-additional-information-on-the-arrow/264 "2024-12-30T17:41:11Z")

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This can be achieved by combining two math commands: Start by searching for dmathop that allows to place symbols over and under any symbol: In the middle square insert the arrow you like, for example, longrightarrow:…

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## [isotope notation (add a subscript and a superscript to a character)](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/isotope-notation-add-a-subscript-and-a-superscript-to-a-character/137)

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**Author:** [@btblak](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/btblak)\
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**Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/isotope-notation-add-a-subscript-and-a-superscript-to-a-character/137 "2024-10-10T21:38:46Z")

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Is there a way to use the Hypatia Create google doc add on to write isotope notation? This would be an element symbol with both a superscript and a subscript preceding it, and sometimes another superscript following it. …

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## [Editing brackets](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/editing-brackets/40)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/editing-brackets/40 "2020-09-27T05:31:07Z")

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How do you create bracket pairs in math equations? Any time brackets are added into math, both left and right hand brackets are created simultaneously. Inserting bracket pairs into your equations can be done through pre…

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## [How to change font type](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-change-font-type/234)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-change-font-type/234 "2024-02-04T22:42:38Z")

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While Hypatia Create only support Computer Modern font family, it is possible to use different font types from this family. Font types can be accessed via Math Search Menu. Either click on the loupe icon or press \\ to o…

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## [Showing work for a long division problem?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/showing-work-for-a-long-division-problem/211)

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**Author:** [@bmontgomery](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/bmontgomery)\
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**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/showing-work-for-a-long-division-problem/211 "2023-08-22T16:50:25Z")

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I can create a problem with the long division symbol, but can’t create additional lines to show the steps. Is there way to create a long division problem and be able to show the work? I use a matrix to do this for addit…

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## [Controlling whether limits are displayed beneath or beside the symbol like sum, lim, etc](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/controlling-whether-limits-are-displayed-beneath-or-beside-the-symbol-like-sum-lim-etc/198)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/controlling-whether-limits-are-displayed-beneath-or-beside-the-symbol-like-sum-lim-etc/198 "2023-05-06T21:34:38Z")

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At the moment this can be set only for the whole math. To control this, click on the cog icon at the bottom left and change the inline/display mode as required: By default, a new math start with display mode: The …

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## [Using math coloring](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/using-math-coloring/157)

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**Author:** [@agaldran](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/agaldran)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/using-math-coloring/157 "2022-09-16T20:47:24Z")

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Hello, I thought of actually creating a new thread to ask this, so that it is useful for other users. I am not able to find the coloring math option in the editor, can you please help me? Thanks

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## [How to insert a table](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-a-table/53)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-a-table/53 "2022-07-20T01:01:32Z")

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How do you create a table directly in the editor? A table can be inserted into the math editor as a matrix. This can be achieved by selecting the array table option from the Matrix Menu () or searching by pressing the \\ …

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## [How to implement Bengali (বাংলা) language into math?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-implement-bengali-language-into-math/85)

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**Author:** [@mizanur](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/mizanur)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-implement-bengali-language-into-math/85 "2021-08-19T14:14:11Z")

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Hi, I want to implement Bengali text into mathematical equation. Is it possible ? Example: When I use “Hypatia Math Editor”, it broke the letters:

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## [How to insert a blank answer box](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-a-blank-answer-box/61)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-a-blank-answer-box/61 "2021-04-13T00:58:02Z")

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How to insert a blank box for answers into Hypatia math A blank box can be inserted into the math editor using a matrix with outer borders. This can be achieved three different ways. The array can be inserted by selecti…

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## [How to create vertically aligned math problems](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-create-vertically-aligned-math-problems/49)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-create-vertically-aligned-math-problems/49 "2020-11-30T05:57:49Z")

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Creating Vertically Aligned Math Problems Vertically aligned problems can be created by filling in entries in a borderless matrix. The example below will go over this process in more detail. Vertically Aligned Multipl…

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## [How to insert hyperbolic functions?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-hyperbolic-functions/48)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-hyperbolic-functions/48 "2020-11-30T00:33:29Z")

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Inserting Hyperbolic Functions Hyperbolic functions are not included in the default hypatia menus but can be inserted three different ways. Using Autoconvert Simply typing out the name of a hyperbolic function followe…

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## [How to insert a matrix without brackets?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-a-matrix-without-brackets/43)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-a-matrix-without-brackets/43 "2020-10-12T04:08:35Z")

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Inserting Matrices Without Brackets A matrix without brackets like the one shown below is just a different type of matrix in hypatia. It can be inserted through the drop down symbol search menu or by changing a the type…

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## [How to insert text?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-text/46)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-text/46 "2020-10-12T05:40:41Z")

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Inserting Text Into Math Text can be inserted into math using text boxes which can be inserted from the menu or with the text button. Text Boxes At the bottom left of the hypatia editor is a small, circular button wit…

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## [How to insert functions? (sin, cos, sqrt, ...)](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-functions-sin-cos-sqrt/44)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-functions-sin-cos-sqrt/44 "2020-10-12T04:31:04Z")

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Inserting Functions Into the Editor Functions can be inserted into math documents from the menu, search bar, or by simply typing their name directly into the math. Using the Menu The Functions Menu ( ) and Commonly Us…

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## [How to insert inequality symbols (\> , \<, ...)](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-inequality-symbols/42)

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**Author:** [@Jakub](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/Jakub)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:53am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-inequality-symbols/42 "2020-10-12T03:53:01Z")

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How to add inequalities into math Relation symbols can be inserted into math using your keyboard, hypatia menus, or the symbol search menu. The fastest and easiest way to insert relation symbols into math is using your…

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## [How to insert multiple entries in a single left curly bracket (inserting cases or piecewise functions)?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-multiple-entries-in-a-single-left-curly-bracket-inserting-cases-or-piecewise-functions/30)

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**Author:** [@rico](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/rico)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-multiple-entries-in-a-single-left-curly-bracket-inserting-cases-or-piecewise-functions/30 "2020-09-11T00:12:38Z")

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To insert cases, you can either: Choose “Cases” from the matrix menu: Type “cases” and then press SPACE key.

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## [How to insert subscripts and superscripts?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-subscripts-and-superscripts/25)

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**Author:** [@rico](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/rico)\
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**Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-subscripts-and-superscripts/25 "2020-09-08T18:22:41Z")

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Subscripts and Superscripts: To insert subscripts, you can either: type “\_” before typing the subscript content. For example: To insert carbon dioxide, type “CO\_2” select subscript from the full editor menu by cl…

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## [How to type fractions?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-type-fractions/21)

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**Author:** [@rico](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/rico)\
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**Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-type-fractions/21 "2020-09-08T17:43:05Z")

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There are several ways to insert a fraction: In full editor, fraction symbol is available under the menu Type frac inside the full editor and then press SPACE key Type \\ and then search for fraction Press A…

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## [How to type "x is an element of the integers such that .."?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-type-x-is-an-element-of-the-integers-such-that/24)

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**Author:** [@rico](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/rico)\
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**Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-type-x-is-an-element-of-the-integers-such-that/24 "2020-09-08T18:19:14Z")

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One option is to type “giventhat” and then press SPACE key in the full editor. This will be the result after user types “giventhat” and then press SPACE key: Afterwards, user can fill in the variable that they desir…

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## [How to create "blank" spaces to fill in?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-create-blank-spaces-to-fill-in/29)

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**Author:** [@rico](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/rico)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-create-blank-spaces-to-fill-in/29 "2020-09-10T23:55:25Z")

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To insert a blank, you can either: Insert a comment by pressing the menu and picking the comment option. Afterwards, type “\_” repeated to insert blank lines Type “comment” followed by pressing SPACE key in th…

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## [How to insert overline?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-overline/32)

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**Author:** [@rico](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/rico)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-overline/32 "2020-09-11T00:35:05Z")

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To insert overline, you can either: Click on the menu, and then pick the overline option under the Accents section. Type “overline”, follow by the variable or number that you want to insert under the overline …

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## [How to insert mean symbol?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-mean-symbol/31)

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**Author:** [@rico](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/rico)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-mean-symbol/31 "2020-09-11T00:22:37Z")

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To insert the mean symbol, you can either: Click the menu and pick the bar under the Accent section. Type “barx” Type “bar”, press SPACE key, and then type “x”. Afterwards, press the RIGHT arrow key to m…

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## [How to insert Ray AB symbol?](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-ray-ab-symbol/20)

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**Author:** [@rico](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/u/rico)\
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**Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.hypatiasys.com/t/how-to-insert-ray-ab-symbol/20 "2020-09-08T17:36:42Z")

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To insert Geometry symbols: In mini-editor, open Search menu (the loupe icon) and search for ray. In full editor, either press \\ and follow the instructions above, or click on arrow to open symbol submenu: Al…

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