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I use mathtype in word to type equations or variables. I type P(Big_theta). I use paranthesis in Mathtype. If I type P(Big_theta_prime) using superscript in mathtype, I find the paranthesis grows bigger. So I try. Then I find if I use keyboard-supplied () then it's ok. Why? Very often I find size problem in mathtype and also problems about linespacing if the doc is in two-columen. Mike |
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On 11-Apr-2007, Mike wrote:
I use mathtype in word to type equations or variables. I type P(Big_theta). I use paranthesis in Mathtype. If I type P(Big_theta_prime) using superscript in mathtype, I find the paranthesis grows bigger. So I try. Then I find if I use keyboard-supplied () then it's ok. Why? Mike, the parentheses that grow are the ones from the MathType palette. You've obviously found those, since you've been using them. They will grow larger to accommodate the contents, such as a fraction, etc. If you don't want them to grow with the contents, you can use the ones off the keyboard, as you've found out. We designed MathType that way so you will have a choice of which parentheses to use, and whether they will expand with the contents or not. Obviously the keyboard parentheses won't look very nice when enclosing a fraction or other vertically large expression. Very often I find size problem in mathtype and also problems about linespacing if the doc is in two-columen. What you're describing is really the way Word handles paragraph spacing, rather than a problem with MathType itself. You can adjust this on an individual paragraph basis through the Paragraph dialog (Format Paragraph). Look for the dropdown box labeled "Line spacing". The default is "Single", so switch it to "Exactly". In the box labeled "At", you need to enter a value. "Single" spacing is 14 pt for 12 pt text, so if you're using 12 pt text, and just want to accommodate a superscripted variable, such as x-squared, 14 pt paragraph spacing will work nicely. If it's a larger expression, play with the value until something works. Keep in mind though, that using spacing values of "Exactly _ _ pt" will space the entire paragraph that way. If that's what you want, OK, but for very large expressions, it looks a bit goofy. It's also possible to use fractional point sizes, such as 15.3 pt, if that's what you need. Another suggestion is that for simple expressions, such as a superscripted variable, you're better off in most cases by using styled text, rather than using MathType. That is, type the variable (in this case, x) then change to Superscript font style (Format Font), then type the superscript. Also, italic variables are standard for mathematics typesetting, so switch to italic before you type the variable if you want it italicized. A quick way to go back to "standard" formatting is with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Spacebar (if you're using Windows that is; you didn't say what version of Word you're using). Write back if I didn't cover your specific issues exactly. I'm not exactly what issues you're having with 2-column documents. -- Bob Mathews Director of Training Design Science, Inc. bobm at dessci.com http://www.dessci.com/free.asp?free=news FREE fully-functional 30-day evaluation of MathType 5 MathType, WebEQ, MathPlayer, MathFlow, Equation Editor, TeXaide |
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