Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Numbering Equations

At 11:51 29/01/2013 -0500, Taang Zomi wrote:
> On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:30 AM, Brian Barker wrote:
> > At 18:04 27/01/2013 -0500, Taang Zomi wrote:
> > > In LibreOffice 3.3 Math Guide (0700MG33-MathGuide3.3.odt), on p. 
> > > 14, the following is written:
> > >
> > > *Numbering equations*
> > > Equation numbering is one of LibreOffice Math's best hidden 
> > > features. The steps are simple, but obscure:
> > > 1. Start a new line.
> > > 2. Type *fn* and then press *F3*.
> > > [...]
> > >
> > > When I typed fn and pressed F3, nothing happened. In the document 
> > > the fn I typed appeared, not the desired result.  I do not know 
> > > whether my F3 key did not work.
> >
> > I think what you may be doing (understandably) is to try this in a 
> > Math document - and I cannot see how it works there.  Instead, it 
> > works as described in a text (Writer) document.  Indeed, I notice 
> > that the version of the Math Guide for LibreOffice version 3.5 has 
> > corrected "Equation numbering is one of LibreOffice Math's best 
> > hidden features" to read "Equation numbering is one of Writer's 
> > best hidden features".
> >
> > In a text document, in a new paragraph or after a space, type "fn" 
> > and press F3.  A table with a single row of two columns appears, 
> > containing a dummy equation and the required number (as a 
> > field).  You need only to double-click the equation to open the 
> > Math window at the bottom of the  window, where you can remove the 
> > dummy equation's definition and replace it with your own.
>
> The typing of fn and the pressing of F3 yields an onscreen message: 
> AutoText for Shortcut " not found.
>
> Something seems to be missing on my computer. Perhaps I need to 
> re-install LibreOffice 3.6.4, which I am using?

No, I suspect that you are simply not following the advice 
given.  *Don't* start a Math document.  *Don't* use Insert | Object > 
| Formula.  Instead, forget about Math for the moment!  In a text 
(Writer) document, type "fn" in a new paragraph and press F3.  You 
will see the dummy numbered equation.  Now double-click the equation: 
this will automatically open the Math sub-window and you can replace 
the dummy equation's definition by your own.

I trust this helps.

Brian Barker



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