For a Mac system the shortcut is control. Click the icon to insert an. The equations you draw become embedded PowerPoint objects so you can edit them without leaving PowerPoint even though the Equation Editor is actually a separate program.
Everything you type in this environment is considered math.
You can click Write button and use your mouse or writing pad to write the formula here. You will now see Equation Tools Design Ribbon. On the Insert tab in the Symbols group click the arrow next to Equations and then click Insert New Equation on the Insert tab in the Symbols group click the Equation button or simply press Alt. The equations you draw become embedded PowerPoint objects so you can edit them without leaving PowerPoint even though the Equation Editor is actually a separate program.