Symbol Mode Shortcut Keys

 

The caret (^) character is a shortcut for creating a superscript template and putting the last thing you entered for the base.  Thus, x^2 entered x with a superscript 2, or x2.

 

Useful Shortcut Keys

 

Key Combination

Action

ctrl-,

Decrease Magnification

ctrl-.

Increase Magnification

ctrl-a

Select All

ctrl-c

Copy

ctrl-x

Cut

ctrl-v

Paste

ctrl-z

Undo

ctrl-f

Fraction Template

ctrl-p

Superscript Template

ctrl-b

Subscript Template

ctrl-Q

Square Root Template

ctrl-R

General Root Template

ctrl-P

Parenthesis Template