PPT equations shortcut for Greek symbols not working I am using Powerpoint version 16.36 on my Macbook. I've noticed that after updating to 16.36, I am unable to use keyboard shortcuts that uses ' '. Return to Greek Page Use these codes if you need to insert a word or short phrase within a multilingual text. Go to the About the Codes section to see how they are implemented. Thanks to Karl Rainh. You can also use Alt codes—also called quick codes, quick keys, or keyboard shortcuts—to create Greek letters, as displayed in the table below, which was adapted from the website Useful Shortcuts. To create any of these Greek letters using the Alt codes, simply press the 'Alt' key while simultaneously typing the listed number. The fastest way to insert PowerPoint symbols is by using the Alt + = shortcut to insert an equation. Note: Keep in mind that the font for equation symbols is a specific font and may be different from the font you’re using for the rest of your text.
1. In the slide where you want to insert the symbol, clickAlt+= to insert equitation:
2. In the equitation without any additional actions, enterany of the symbols that you need using a +Name of the symbol. E.g.,
| infty - Infinity |
| leq - Less then or equal |
| geq - Greater then or equal |
| neq - Not equal to |
| partial - Partial differential |
| sum - Summa |
| prod - Product Sign |
| subset - Contained in |
| in - Element of |
| approx - Approximately |
| cup - Union |
Powerpoint For Mac Equation Greek Letter Shortcut 10
If you want to see the big symbol, enter bigcup:
3. After entering the symbol, click the space; it changedentering a name to the appropriate symbol.
4. Click Alt+= again to exit from the equitation.
Now you can continue entering your text.
Note: you can see all of Name of the symbol combinations that you canuse in the AutoCorrect Options. SeeHow to quickly insert Greek symbols into your slidefor more details.
Powerpoint For Mac Equation Greek Letter Shortcut And Function
See also this tip in French:Comment insérer les symboles mathématiques dans la diapositive PowerPoint.