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EQ Field Code Equation Brackets

I am trying to produce square brackets using { EQ \bc\[(something) } with no success. I'm guessing I have a syntax mistake. I can achieve self-resizing parenthesis using, for example { EQ \b(something) }, but square brackets [ ] and braces { } are also useful.

I am avoiding the older and newer equation editors as they have not been ideal for all fonts, printer drivers, and Word settings. Most information about the EQ field code has disappeared.

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You're missing one of the parts of the required syntax. Here's the field code to put expanding square brackets around a built-up fraction:

{ EQ \b \bc\[ (\f(a,b)) }

You need the \b before the \bc secondary code.

You're correct that the EQ field documentation is no longer on the Microsoft web site or in the program Help -- one of many inexcusable lapses. You can find all the EQ switches listed at http://www.bettersolutions.com/word/WOO733/VE241812522.htm, although without the examples shown in the Word 2003 help file.

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Last updated May 9, 2023 Views 1,076 Applies to: