How-To: Enter an expression within braces - OpenOffice.org Math
- To place an expression within "braces" or "curly brackets" first click on the "math commands window" here.
- When the cursor appears, we can start inserting the braces. First we need to insert the "left brace."
- Do this by typing in the word "lbrace."
- Next, press space and type in the expression that you want inside the braces. For this example we are typing in the expression "A+B"
- Afterwards, press space again and type in the word "rbrace." This should insert the "right brace."
- Great! As you can see, we have succesfully placed an expression within braces or curly brackets. Congratulations!
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Enter an expression within braces
This screencast demonstrates how to enter an expression within braces.
You learn:
- How to look for the Commands Window.
- How to enter a left brace symbol.
- How to enter a simple expression.
- How to enter a right brace symbol.
Advanced topics
For advanced functionality with similar results see:
- Enter an expression within angled brackets
- Enter an expression within braces
- Enter an expression within double lines (norm)
- Enter an expression within operator brackets
- Enter an expression with a brace on top (overbrace)
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