How-To: Enter an expression within a parenthesis (round brackets) - OpenOffice.org Math
- To place an expression within "round brackets" or a parenthesis, first click on the "math commands window" here.
- Once the cursor appears you are ready to type in the expression. First we need to insert the "open parenthesis" symbol, or the "left round bracket."
- You can use the keyboard to do this. SImply press and hold the "shift" key on a standard keyboard and press the "9" or " ( " key. This should insert the "open parenthesis" symbol.
- Next, release the shift key and press space.
- Afterwards, type in the expression that you want within the parenthesis. For this example we are typing in the expression "A+B."
- Then, press space again and type in the "close parenthesis" symbol or the "right round bracket."
- To do this, press and hold the shift key and press the "0" or " ) " key once. Once the symbol is inserted release the shift key.
- Great! We have set an expression within "round brackets" or a parenthesis. Congratulations!
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Enter an expression within a parenthesis (round brackets)
This screencast demonstrates how to enter an expression
within a parenthesis (round brackets).
You learn:
- How to look for the Commands Window.
- How to use the keyboard to enter an "open parenthesis" symbol (left round bracket).
- How to enter a variable or expression.
- How to use the keyboard to enter a "close parenthesis" symbol (right round bracket).
Advanced topics
For advanced functionality with similar results see:
- 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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