Text mode
In large formulas placed within a line of text, the formula elements can often be higher than the text
height. Therefore, to make large formulas easier to read, it is recommended to always insert large
formulas into a separate paragraph of their own so that it is separated from text.
However, if it is necessary to place a large formula within a line of text, double-click on the formula
to open the Formula Editor and then go to Format > Text Mode on the main menu bar. The
Formula Editor will try to shrink the formula to fit the text height. The numerators and denominators
of fractions are shrunk, and the limits of integrals and sums are placed beside the integral/sum
sign, as shown in the following example.
Example
A formula in a separate paragraph:
Background and borders
The default setting for background (area fill) and borders for formula objects is set by the formula
frame style. To change this default setting for formula frame style, refer to the chapters on styles in
the Writer Guide. However, for individual formulas in your document, you can change the
background and borders.
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