Keyboard Shortcuts in the Formula Editor

Briefly

You can always type a formula in the editor. Most "traditional" keyboard shortcuts for math work. Selection is important.

 

to get

type this

--R, then area

On the Mac that's --R.

pi

width ^ 2

P, then -<, then 0.5

On the Mac, use -<.

x + 1, then , , then / 2

(alternatively, use parentheses: (x + 1)/2)

x ^ 2, then , then + 1

Also: