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Ravan
Asked: 2015-08-20 03:18:21 +0800 CST

How can I use math symbols in Ubuntu?

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I tried to use Mathematics symbols in web to search a formula directly,but I don't know how to insert mathematics symbols?

I can't find any Mathematics options in Ubuntu's Character Map application,

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2 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    Use CharacterMap

    With Character Map, you can select a large range of non-standard and international characters (including math symbol which you need) to put in your documents.

    No need to install it, because it was part of the default ubuntu installtion.

    How to launch ?

    If you using gnome, go to Accessories --> Character Map

    If you using unity, search "Character Map" in dash.

    Or, run following command on terminal :

    gucharmap

    In Character Map menu, View > By Unicode Block. Then select "mathematical operators" on left sidebar.

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    Double click any symbol to copy.

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  2. Maths SE uses MathJax so you can add mathematical symbols etc without needing to insert symbols - you can use it as covered here.

    N.B. If you want help using MathSE you probably should ask here.

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