Mathematical Typesetting
Use keyboard shortcuts (such as CTRL+/ for fractions) to insert fillable typeset expressions:
(Click a box to highlight and fill it or press TAB to move among the boxes.)![](/language/fast-introduction-for-math-students/en/img/mathematical-typesetting-typeset-frac.gif)
This is a simple way to enter exponents (CTRL+6), subscripts (CTRL+-) and other common expressions.
Pressing the ESC key in a notebook generates the
symbol for keyboard shortcuts of the form
alias
(often notated ESCaliasESC in documentation).
Type the correct alias, and the expression changes when the closing
is entered:
![](/language/fast-introduction-for-math-students/en/img/mathematical-typesetting-typeset-pd.gif)
Sums, integrals and other high-level expressions are generated this way:
(The alias for “definite integral” is “dintt”.)![](/language/fast-introduction-for-math-students/en/img/mathematical-typesetting-typeset-dintt.gif)
Many Greek letters and other special characters also use this form.
From a desktop notebook, you can select the “Basic Math Assistant” from the Palettes Menu for an overview of available typeset forms.
Clicking a palette button inserts a fillable expression at your cursor’s position:
![](/language/fast-introduction-for-math-students/en/img/mathematical-typesetting-palette-click.gif)
Use the TraditionalForm command to display any expression in traditional mathematical notation:
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Convert existing cells to TraditionalForm using SHIFT+CMD+T:
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