Key Combinations for 2-D Math Notation - MapleSim Help

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Key Combinations for 2-D Math Notation

In parameter values, parameter names, and annotations, you can enter text in 2-D math notation, which is a formatting option that allows you to add mathematical elements such as subscripts, superscripts, and Greek characters. This option also provides a symbol completion feature, which automatically suggests mathematical symbols to insert as you enter a phrase in 2-D math notation.

To enter 2-D math notation in a text annotation, select Math ( ) in the text formatting toolbar.

To move the cursor out of a denominator, superscript, or subscript position:

 • Press the right arrow key.

The following table lists the key combinations for 2-D math notation:

Key Combination

Sample Output

Symbol completion (parameter values and annotations only)

1. Enter the first few characters of a symbol name.

2. Use one of the following platform-specific key combinations:

 • Esc, Mac, Windows, and Linux
 • Ctrl + Shift + Space, Linux

3. From the pop-up menu, select the symbol or command that you want to insert.

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Enter a subscript for a variable

Ctrl (or Command for Mac) + Shift + underscore ( _ )

${x}_{a}$

Enter a superscript (parameter values and annotations only)

caret (^)

${x}^{2}$

Enter a fraction

forward slash (/)

$\frac{1}{4}$

Enter an underscript

Ctrl (or Command) + '

$\underset{x}{y}$

Enter an overscript

Ctrl (or Command) + Shift + "

$\stackrel{x}{y}$

Enter a pre-superscript

Ctrl (or Command) + Shift + ^

${}^{a}x$

Enter a pre-subscript

Ctrl (or Command) + Shift + _

$\mathrm{x__a__x__}$

Enter a Greek character

Use one of the following methods:

 • Enter the first few characters of a Greek character name (for example, "phi"), and use your platform-specific key combination for symbol completion.
 • Press Ctrl (or Command) + Shift + G and then enter a Greek character according to key mappings. For more information, see Key Mappings for Greek Characters.

Display backslash, underscore, or caret characters in 2-D math notation

backslash (\) + backslash (\) or underscore ( _ ) or caret (^)

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Move the cursor one level out of a nested structure

Ctrl (or Command) + [

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Move the cursor one level in a nested structure

Ctrl (or Command) + ]

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Return the cursor to the baseline

Ctrl (or Command) + /

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