Quick Guide MathWorkspace

Create Box

1. Click on the math field to create a new card for input.
2. Use the handles at the edges to change the position.

Assign Variables

• Variable names can be single letters, names, or Greek letters.
• Values are assigned using the characters := (e.g., a:= 123).

Fraction Bar

1. A fraction bar is created by entering //
2. Select the card and type a//b.
3. Mark the numerator and denominator to add more complex expressions.
4. Optional: Use parentheses to clearly delimit the fraction area, e.g., (2*x)/(3+y).

Square Root

1. Enter sqrt(). The cursor automatically jumps into the parentheses.
2. For arbitrary root degrees, use root(degree, expression), e.g., root(3, x+1).

Exponent

1. Type the base value and then the caret ^.
2. The exponent is entered directly after the caret, e.g., x^2 or 10^(sin(t)).

Create Lists

1. Use square brackets, e.g., [1,6,3,3] for simple lists.
2. Entering [1 .. 5] creates the list [1,2,3,4,5]. The space after the first digit is important.
3. Entering [1 .. 4: 0.5] generates [1,1.5,2,2.5,3,3.5,4]. The digit after the colon specifies the step size.
4. Lists can be passed to functions, e.g., sum([1,3,5]).

Constants π and e

• π: type pi or π (ALT + p). The output automatically uses the symbol.
• e: type e or exp(1) if you explicitly need Euler's number.
• Combine constants with other expressions, e.g., sin(pi/4) or e^(i*pi)+1.

Greek Letters

• Greek letters can also be used as variable names.
• Greek letters are typed by holding the ALT key. For example, ALT+p for π.