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Introduction to Using EquatIO on Your Desktop

EquatIO by TextHelp allows users to create digital equations using input from keyboard, handwriting (limited with free version), and voice dictation, integrates the Desmos graphing calculator, and is compatible with LaTeX input. While Microsoft Office includes its own equation editor, EquatIO is also compatible with Word and PowerPoint. A premium version is available that includes more features and UI options such as dynamic Desmos graphs and unlimited expressions, unlimited handwriting recognition, and a screenshot reader.

Getting your students started with EquatIO

Step by Step Directions for Downloading EquatIO

This guide explains how toÌýuse EquatIO on your Desktop.

  1. DownloadÌý
  2. On your desktop,ÌýopenÌýEquatIO.
    • A toolbar should appear at the bottom of your primary monitor.
  3. On theÌýEquatIO Task Bar,ÌýclickÌýthe icon on the left labeledÌýEquation Editor;
    • this will open a text window above the task bar labeled ‘Math’
  4. TypeÌýyour equation into the ‘Math’ box.
    • If you want to include any specific letters, operators, or formulaÌýclickÌýany of the icons on the bottom right of the ‘Math’ box.
      • They are labeledÌýMath Operators, Symbols, Functions, and Greek Letters
    • The equation can be typed in plain text and will be converted to the appropriate operators; e.g: ‘two’ will become ‘2’ while ‘fraction’ will produce a fillable fraction box
  5. Once you have completed your equationÌýclickÌýtheÌýinsert mathÌýbutton in theÌýEquatIO Tool Bar.
    • The accessible version equation will appear in the document and will have alt-text as well.
  6. The completed equation can be copied and pasted intoÌýGoogle DocÌýor theÌýCanvas RCE and it will retain all of its formatting.

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