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Angle Brackets' Won't Grow

I am using Microsoft Word 2010 on Windows 7.  In equation editor, I can't get angle brackets to grow with the equation.  I have tried several methods:

1. I inserted an equation ("\langle x/a \rangle {space}" for example).  Brackets don't grow to enclose the stacked equation.

2. I chose the angle brackets from the drop down menu and put x/a in there

3.  I chose one sided angle bracket equation from the drop down menu and inserted x/a.  Angle bracket DOES grow in this situation...too bad it's not the equation I want.

I have no problem with any other type of bracket.  [], (), {}...all grow just fine.

Any thoughts?

Mike

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I see the same behavior, and I think it's a bug but unlikely to be fixed. Fortunately, there is a workaround:

In the Bracket gallery, scroll to the bottom and select the  item. Delete the two placeholders and insert your expression. The brackets will expand.

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Last updated March 25, 2024 Views 1,538 Applies to: