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How do I change the spacing around my formula?

If you have embedded your formula in a Writer document you can do as follows.

If you want to change the spacing around a single formula follow these steps:

• Select the formula.
• Select Format-Object.
• Select the tab page 'Wrap'.
• In the group 'Spacing' on this page you can adjust the spacing around the formula.

If you want to change the spacing around all formulas follow these steps:

• Open the stylist (Format-Stylist).
• Click on the icon for frame styles (the third icon from the left).
• Click on 'Formula' and then right click in the stylist.
• Select Modify... in the pop-up menu.
• Select the tab page Wrap.
• In the group 'Spacing' on this page you can adjust the spacing around the formulas.

In addition Math inserts some spacing around your formula. Follow these steps to change this:

• Open your formula.
• Select Format-Spacing.
• Click 'Category' and select Borders in the pop-up menu.
• You can now change the left and right margins of your formulas.

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