Add Microsoft Equation 3.0 to shortcut bar in Word 2007

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RoyalHale

I am wondering if it is possible to create a shortcut to the Microsoft
Equation 3.0 application to the shortcut bar in Word 2007. I was able to add
the Insert object button so that the popup comes up for me to pick the
application but being able to just add it with one click would save alot of
time. My class requires using this so I can't use the new Equation editor.
Any tips would be appreciated
 
It's not as simple as a right-click and selecting "Add to QAT", but it
can be done. We have an article describing how:
http://www.dessci.com/en/support/mathtype/tsn/tsn124.htm

Of course, MathType gives you more functionality, and adds a full
MathType tab to the Ribbon.

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RoyalHale said:
I am wondering if it is possible to create a shortcut to the Microsoft
Equation 3.0 application to the shortcut bar in Word 2007. I was able
to add the Insert object button so that the popup comes up for me to
pick the application but being able to just add it with one click
would save alot of time. My class requires using this so I can't use
the new Equation editor. Any tips would be appreciated
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Yes, it's possible. You need to add a small macro to the Normal.dotm
template, and then you can add a Quick Access Toolbar button to run the
macro.

The macro is this:

Sub RunEqnEditor()
Dim Eqn As InlineShape
Set Eqn = ActiveDocument.InlineShapes.AddOLEObject( _
ClassType:="Equation.3", Range:=Selection.Range)
End Sub

Read http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm if you need instructions.

Once the macro is saved in Normal.dotm, go to the Customize dialog, choose
the Macros category, and add this macro to the Quick Access Toolbar. You can
select it in the right-hand list, click the Modify button, and change the
icon (I used the blue Greek pi) and the name that appears as the mouseover
tip.

If you like, you can also click the Keyboard shortcuts: Customize button in
the dialog and add a shortcut to run the macro.

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Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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