If you’re working on a Google Slides presentation, and you need to insert some mathematical equations, there’s a small problem: there’s no native equation editor. It is possible to create basic equations using symbols, but for more complex equations you’re going to need a little extra help. Learn how to add an equation in Google Slides below.

How to Add an Equation in Google Slides Using Special Characters

If you’re only looking to add a simple equation to Google Slides, then you may be able to create it using special characters. These characters include some common mathematical symbols that you can use to create your equations. If you’re looking to create more complex equations, however, then this method isn’t going to cut it. You’ll need to use an add-on as detailed later in the article. To add an equation in Google Slides using special characters:

How to Add Simple Fractions in Google Slides

If you want to add fractions to your equations in Google Slides, you can do so quickly and easily for some of the more common fractions. If you’re looking to create other fractions or even algebraic fractions, then you’ll need to use an add-on as described in the next section. To add simple fractions to Google Slides:

How to Add an Equation in Google Slides Using an Add-On

If you want to include more complex mathematical equations and fractions, then you’ll need to use an equation editor. Google Slides doesn’t come with a native equation editor, so you’ll need to install an add-on. There are a number of different options you can choose from, many of which offer similar features. In this example, we’ll be using Hypatia Create which is feature-rich and has better user review scores than many of its competitors.

How to Install Hypatia Create in Google Slides

Before you can use it to create equations, you’ll need to install the Hypatia Create add-on. Once installed, you can use it to form complex equations in any of your Google Slides documents. To install Hypatia Create as an add-on in Google Slides:

How to Use Hypatia Create in Google Slides

Once Hypatia Create is installed, you can start using it to create complex equations. The add-on has a lot of useful features, but you can learn to use the basics without too much effort. To create equations using Hypatia Create:

Expanding Your Google Slides Presentations

Learning how to add an equation in Google Slides allows you to create presentations that include accurate mathematical symbols. This is particularly useful if you have a lot of mathematical notation that you need to include in your document. There are a lot of other useful tips that can help you get more out of Google Slides. You can learn how to hide a slide if you don’t want it as part of your current presentation. If you want to share your presentation with other people you can learn how to turn a Google Slides presentation into a video. And if you’re collaborating on a presentation it can be helpful to know how to comment in Google Slides. Comment Name * Email *

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