Cubed and Squared Symbols

[NeoStarO1]

Hi Folks,

Im wondering how do you make those symbols in Word to show a number is cubed or squared? or raised to some power?

We are allowed to write our formulas on paper for our test tuesday we just can't have the answer to the formula.

So for example in type i need to be able to write like

A Squared + 2AB + B squared = (A+B)Squared

so how do I make those symbols on the computer? I looked in symbols and I didn't see any so not sure where im suppose to look.

TIA

Neo

[vass0922]

Dont know what you mean²
A bit confused³





alt 0178 and 0179

[NeoStarO1]

hmmm that is not working on my laptop.

I figured i can use superscript but that is a pain in the rump! cuz i have to change the thingy each time. grrr. ALT is not working.

how do you do the other numbers like 4 and 5 or raised to any power.

like

A raised to the 10 power
or any other number other than just cubed or squared?

[vass0922]

well thats a bit different :/
When you do the alt+0178 numbers you must use the number pad to do the 0178, the top row keys don't work. Generally you'll have a 'Fn' key and there will be some numbers imprinted on some of the alpha keys... again a real pain.

Other than that I'm not sure
The only way I know is the superscript unless there is a key combination you can use that I don't know.

Only suggestion I would have would be to make the superscript thing for each number 2 to 10, then copy them somewhere so you can paste 'em at will. A macro would do the job as well, and you could give each one a hotkey.

There is prolly and add-on that mathematicians use somewhere. never seen one, though.

Cheers
Mick

[NeoStarO1]

Alrighty thanks. i'll figure out how to turn the numpad on. I need to keep plugging away at my homework. :sigh: Already been at it for 4 hours. This algebra is getting to me. Accounting is so much easier.

BTW, the ² & ³ are under normal text in insert symbol (fifth line down for me, just next to ±), not under symbol in insert symbol.

Does that make sense??

Cheers
mick

[NeoStarO1]

okay i got it figured now. its FN + F11 to turn on the numpad.

Thanks Vass!

[NeoStarO1]

Quote:

Originally posted by mickwish
BTW, the ² & ³ are under normal text in insert symbol (fifth line down for me, just next to ±), not under symbol in insert symbol.

Does that make sense??

Cheers
mick

Cool couldn't find it ealier, its the 8th line down for me. Using Office XP.

[thekingofpain]

Have you tried the ¿²Character map³?