Word's arithmetic abilities are *extremely* limited. Use Table Formula to
see the list of functions available. Neither roots nor powers are there. You
appear to be confusing the *symbols* that Word provides (as graphic
elements) and the mathematical functions that use those symbols. If you need
to do any real maths -- and it sounds like you do -- embed an Excel
worksheet.





"Paul" wrote in message
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The Carat symbol is suposed to be used for roots and powers and using it
to
get squares is not a problem 9^2 = 81 but what is the format for square
root?
I am using Wood 2000 and I am taking input from one table and using it to
calculate values for a printed table. I was having little difficulty until
I
tried to produce the square root of a number fo a calculation. I have
tried
the help, the assistant and looked through all of the help in "Tables" and
"Programming" for Word here. I can't believe that this can be so
difficult. I
am sure that I am overlooking something relatively easy because it is
listed
in the mathmatical and relational operators but there is no description of
the syntax for its use.