Inserting LaTeX formulas
Using the 
Text tool, you can insert mathematical formulas into the 
Graphics View by using the LaTeX formula option in the Text dialog.
Text tool, you can insert mathematical formulas into the Graphics View by using the LaTeX formula option in the Text dialog.How to insert a static LaTeX formula
| 1. |  | Select the Text tool and click in the Graphics View next to the text Fraction. |
| 2. | In the appearing Text dialog select Advanced. | |
| 3. | \frac{a}
{b} | Select tab LaTeX formula at the bottom of the Text dialog and choose the fraction from the list of mathematical expressions. |
Hint: GeoGebra automatically enters the necessary syntax \frac{a}{b} into the text box above. | ||
| 4. | LaTeX formula | Make sure that the button LaTeX formula at the top of the Text dialog window is activated, before you click OK. |
| |  | Note: You can edit the fomula in the text's Settings on tab Text. |
| 5. |  | Move the text to the desired position and fix it using the  Style Bar.
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How to insert a dynamic LaTeX formula
| 1. | | Select the Text tool and click in the Graphics View next to the text Fraction. |
| 2. | =
| In the appearing Text dialog enter = before you select Advanced. |
| 3. | \frac{a}{b} | Select tab LaTeX formula at the bottom of the Text dialog and choose the fraction from the list of mathematical expressions. |
| 4. |  | In the first set of curly braces, delete a. Click on tab  Objects and select d from the list of available objects. |
| 5. | | In the second set of curly braces, delete b. Click on tab Objects and select n from the list of available objects. |
| 6. | LaTeX formula | Make sure that the button LaTeX formula at the top of the Text dialog is activated, before you click OK. |
| 7. | | Move the text to the desired position and fix it using the Style Bar. |
| 8. |  | Select New problem to generate new numbers for your dynamic fraction. |
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How to combine the static and dynamic LaTeX formulas
Combine both, the static and the dynamic fraction, in one text.
| 1. |  | Select the Text tool and click in the Graphics View. |
| 2. | | Insert a LaTeX fraction into the text and enter an equal sign = next to it.
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| 3. | | Insert another fraction and replace the variables for the denominator and numerator with objects d and n from tab Objects. |
| 4. | LaTeX formula | Make sure that the button LaTeX formula at the top of the Text dialog is activated, before you click OK. |
| 5. | | Move the text to the desired position and fix it using the Style Bar.
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