teachmom3 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi! Does anyone have a recommendation for font software for math equations? It turns out that I will probably need to type out tests for, at least, a chapter on inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions. I can, of course, type superscripts like 3^(x+1) in MS Word using a superscript rather than a caret, but I can't type, for example, (6x-4)^(1/3) using a radical symbol. I can't even type that "one third" in the exponent with a horizontal fraction bar; I have to use a slash, which is less than desirable. I searched for such fonts/software online. Although there were a number that were free, I distrust freeware that aren't recommended by a reputable reviewer, because of the high frequency of malware associated with freeware. So, does anyone have a recommendation for math symbol fonts? It does not have to be free (although, obviously, free or inexpensive would be very nice). It would also be great if I could also make simple graphs in it, but that would be icing on cake. Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanAR Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I used this free- 14 day trial:001_smile: http://www.kutasoftware.com/trial.html Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You get it from the micro soft website if it isn't already loaded on you system. It is on many newer systems already, just not enabled. It is called an equation editor and it works very well. It takes a little getting used to, but I use it all the time for typing up Calculus tests and for Physics too. Here are some links that might help http://http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP051902471033.aspx http://http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/default.mspx?&lang=&cr=&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.word.docmanagement&p=1&tid=093C5324-7343-46AC-AEB1-FE4A22EDFC57&mid=093C5324-7343-46AC-AEB1-FE4A22EDFC57 See the long discussion. I have the equation editor on my tool bar and have not had any trouble with it. Good luck with it....I think it works pretty well...at least well enough for me and it is convenient because it is right there in Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 They have a Free trial (I think 45 or 60 days). It loads on the MS Word tool bar--and is EASY to use. Cost is $20 if you want to keep it after the trial. Rapid Pi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacalm Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have this software which I bought from academicsuperstore.com. Very, very pleased with this software. It add their own toolbar in your Microsoft Word program. It's the professional version of Equation Editor found in Microsoft Windows. The new version 6.5 even works with a whole lot of programs out there. It's by Design Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I use the word processor in the Microsoft Works suite of programs; I believe it works the same in other MS programs. Anyway, from the Insert menu, choose "object". From the list that appears, choose Microsoft Equation 3.0. From there, you'll get a tool bar with lots of options. When I was first using it, I found an online help website that taught me the tips I needed. I didn't do anything really complicated, but I did have items with both superscript and subscript, square root signs, fractions, parentheses and brackets, Greek symbols, etc. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachmom3 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Thank you, Susan, Sharon, Jann, Lyn, and Laura! (I hope I didn't forget anyone.) You guys provided some valuable information. I made a separate Word file containing the information you all provided so that I could easily find it again. I didn't know about the equation editor in MS Word! I recently updated from Word97 to Word2007. The equation editor was, as I expected, in Word2007, but, to my surprise, I also found an older incarnation of it in my Word97. I'll take a look at the Kuta software, MathType6, and Rapid Pi. It's great that someone has tried each of these and has been satisfied. Thank you all again for taking the time to help me! Caron Edited February 7, 2009 by teachmom3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I have typed lots of complicated equations using the equation editor in Word. It can be a pain, but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachmom3 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks, EKS, for taking the time to share your experience. I'm obsessing over which way to go, of the various options that boardmates have so kindly suggested. Yet another option (in my situation) would be to buy the test-making software that is associated with the curriculum (Lial). Decisions, decisions. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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