/text/smath/guide/keyboard.xhp Sun Microsystems, Inc. converted from old format - fpe accessibility; $[officename] Math shortcuts Shortcuts ($[officename] Math Accessibility) You can control $[officename] Math without a mouse. Inserting a Formula Directly If you want to insert a formula into a text document, and you already know the correct writing, you can proceed as follows: Write the formula into your text Select the formula Choose the command Insert - Object - Formula. Inserting a Formula using a Window If you want to use the $[officename] Math interface to edit a formula, choose the command Insert - Object - Formula without any text selected. The cursor waits in the Commands window and you can type the formula. You can compose formulas using the Formula Elements window. Open it with the menu View - Formula Elements if it is not already open. If the Formula Elements window is open, use F6 to switch from the Commands window to the Formula Elements window and back. Formula Elements window