Inserting proper symbols/letters for equations

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Inserting symbols and letters for equations can be cumbersome when using Word's insert menu. Many users recommend using LaTeX as a more efficient alternative for formatting equations. LaTeX allows for easy typing of complex equations and is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems. To post equations, users can enclose LaTeX code within "tex" tags. Learning LaTeX is supported by numerous online resources, making it accessible for anyone looking to improve their equation formatting.
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sorry for the previous thread' inserting unicode/symbols'
it is not called unicode at all ..sorry

i need help with the following...
is there an easier way to insert letter/symbols then to troll through the insert menue of word ? eg this took me 3min to do!

v_r=c*((f-f^'))⁄f^'

well at least it looked correct on windows but has reverted to normal text on this thread..
how do you guys( and gals) write/post your equations? for BOTH WINDOWS and MAC

thanks again
 
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Most of us use LaTeX. Your equation is rather easy to type:
v_r = c\frac{(f-f')}{f'}
LaTeX is a markup language that is pretty simple to get the hang of. There are tons of resources online for learning the LaTeX syntax. To add equations to your posts, just enclose the LaTeX code inside "tex" tags. Oh, and LaTeX works on all operating systems.
 
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