Step

Description

Illustration

1

Type $2$, then $x$.

2

Press forwards slash (/) to enter the denominator.

3

Type $5$.

4

Type (+). Note that your cursor is brought back to the baseline.

Tip: If you find the cursor returned to the baseline but you wanted to remain in the denominator, you can always use the left arrow key to return to the denominator.  Similarly, the right arrow key will move you out of a denominator (or exponent) and back to the baseline.

5

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to type $\frac{3 x}{7}$.

6

If you wish to continue typing non-mathematical text, press F5 to switch to Text mode.

Step

Description

Illustration

1

Click the $\sqrt{a}$ template in the Expression palette. The green placeholder$a$ is selected automatically.

2

Type $x$ to overwrite the $a$.

3

To place the cursor in the exponent position, press Shift + ^.

Type $2$.

4

Type +.

5

Type the word pi, and press Esc. The command completion list appears, listing every available symbol and command whose name begins with pi. For the Greek symbol for pi, select $\mathbf{\π}$.  (Select it with your pointer or use Tab to accept the suggestion.)

6

If you wish to continue typing non-mathematical text, press F5 to switch to Text mode.

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