Create a 4x4 matrix in Word

Question

Since Microsoft has decided to abandon Equation Editor and move to new editor, I am having difficulty adding a 4x4 matrix.  Does anyone know how to do this?

Answer 1

On the Insert tab of the ribbon, click on the Equation button (not the dropdown)

and then, when the Equation tab appears on the ribbon, expand the Matrix dropdown and then click on the 3 x 3 matrix

To increase the number of dimensions of the matrix, select one of its elements and right click and then left click on Insert and select the appropriate entry

Answer 2

Hi PatriotO'Grady,

I'm Craig, an Independent Advisor and I'll do my best to help you today. Have you tried "SmartArt graphic" feature?

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create...

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Regards,

Craig.

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Answer 3

Hi PatriotO'Grady

Are you using Word on a Windows PC?

If so:

On the Insert tab, in the Text group, click Object.

In the Object dialog box, click the Create New tab.

In the Object type box, click Microsoft Equation 3.0, and then click OK

From there you should be able to create a 4 X 4 Matrix . . .

Does that work for you?

Answer 4

Hi PatriotO'Grady

Are you using Word on a Windows PC?

If so:

On the Insert tab, in the Text group, click Object.

In the Object dialog box, click the Create New tab.

In the Object type box, click Microsoft Equation 3.0, and then click OK

From there you should be able to create a 4 X 4 Matrix . . .

Does that work for you?

Sorry for my ignorance, but I have no idea where the "text group" is or even what it is.  But I think that you mean I should go to "Insert" on the ribbon and find some hieroglyphic that allows me to insert an object.  I found something that looks nothing like what Microsoft Support docs show, but it does allow me to insert an object and it does have a tab that says "Create New".  So I think I'm where you are directing me.  Unfortunately, I have no option in the drop-down that says "Microsoft Equation 3.0" although I am able to create lots of other objects such as various Excel and PowerPoint objects.

Answer 5

Hi PatriotO'Grady,

I'm Craig, an Independent Advisor and I'll do my best to help you today. Have you tried "SmartArt graphic" feature?

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create...

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Regards,

Craig.

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Sorry, Craig.  I have nothing on my Insert tab that says "Illustration" or resembles anything in the support.office article you referenced.