Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Numbering Questions

On 01/02/13 16:18, Brian Barker wrote:
> At 13:51 01/02/2013 +0000, Aonly Gonly wrote:
> > I typed in e=mc2
> > new line and entered *fn* and then F3
> >
> > It gave me E=mc2 (1)
>
> Good: that's what it is supposed to do.
>
> > So I did a second equation (made up for the purpose)
> >
> > p =(q + 1)2
> > New line and *fn* and then F3
> >
> > But got E=mc2 (2)
> > again ...
>
> Good: right again.
>
> > What gives?
>
> Only that you misunderstand how to use this. You cannot type the
> equation into the text (Writer) document directly, as it needs to be
> defined as a Math equation.
> o Enter "FN" and press F3. You get the dummy numbered equation (E=mc^2).
> o Now double-click the dummy equation. The Math window opens at the foot
> of the window and you can edit the equation's definition - removing it
> entirely and replacing it with your own.
>
> I trust this helps.
>
> Brian Barker
Doh!! Yes - sorry all - figured it out: the E=mc2 is a place-holder :-)

Oh dear ... some mothers' do have 'em.

Apologies & thanks

AG

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