You can insert mathematical equations into your documents.
Insert an equation
- Open a document in Google Docs.
- Click where you want to put the equation.
- Click Insert
Equation. - Select the symbols you want to add from one of these menus:
- Greek letters
- Miscellaneous operations
- Relations
- Math operators
- Arrows
- Add numbers or substitute variables in the box.
To add another equation box, click New equation.
See Also
Video: Add formulas and conditional statementsInsert mathematical symbols - Microsoft SupportMathType for Equations | Michigan State UniversityUse a formula in a Word or Outlook tableTo show or hide the equation options, click View 
Show equation toolbar.
Use equation shortcuts
You can type "\" followed by the name of a symbol and a space in an equation to insert that symbol. For example, \alpha will insert 𝞪.
To type superscripts or subscripts, type "\", thenpress Shift + 6 or Shift + -.
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