Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated July 25, 2019)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
If you use the Equation Editor to create equations in your documents, you can achieve some pretty cool effects. After you print an equation, you may find that you want to fine-tune how the various elements of the equation are positioned. (You don't want to spoil all that work.) To fine-tune the printing of your equation, return to the Equation Editor and select the element you want to adjust. Then you can use the following shortcut keys to adjust the position of the element:
Shortcut | Effect | |
---|---|---|
Ctrl+Left Arrow | Moves element left one pixel | |
Ctrl+Right Arrow | Moves element right one pixel | |
Ctrl+Up Arrow | Moves element up one pixel | |
Ctrl+Down Arrow | Moves element down one pixel |
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2015-09-23 08:58:29
Dick Henry
I don't want to adjust the position of elements in the equation, I want to slightly adjust the position of the whole equation on the page. e.g. shift it slightly to the left. Help!
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