Entering Maths Expressions in Notes Text

You can include maths expressions in Notes text, using the same tools as in other TI-Nspire™ applications.

Maths expression boxes have attributes that allow you to control how the expression is displayed.

 

Menu Name

Menu Option

Function

5: Maths Box Options

 

 

 1: Maths Box Attributes

When a maths box is selected, this option opens a dialogue box allowing you to customise the maths box. You can hide or show input or output, turn off calculation for the box, insert symbols, change display and angle settings, and allow or disallow the wrapping of expressions and the display of warning indicator after they have been dismissed. You can change the attributes of multiple selected maths boxes at the same time.

 

 2: Show Warning Info

Displays a warning indicator after the warning has been dismissed.

 

 3: Show Error

Displays an error after the error has been dismissed.

Entering an Expression

1. In the Notes work area, position the cursor where you want the expression.
2. From the Insert menu, select Maths Box.
—or—
Press Ctrl + M (Mac®: Press M).

An empty maths expression box is displayed.

3. Type the expression in the box. You can use the Catalogue, if necessary, to insert a function, command, symbol or expression template.
4. To exit the maths box, click anywhere outside it.