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Toolbar and keyboard shortcuts
Reading time: 2minThis reference describes the default MathType toolbar tabs and the keyboard shortcuts available for toolbar navigation. Use it to identify toolbar sections, move between them and select symbols or templates using a keyboard.
The shortcuts are organized separately for Windows and Linux and for macOS because the key combinations differ between operating systems.
Before you begin
Requirements
- MathType Web or a MathType integration using the standard toolbar.
- A keyboard if using shortcut-based toolbar navigation.
Terms used in this reference
- Toolbar tab: A group of symbols, templates and commands organized by mathematical category.
- Shortcut: A keyboard combination used to move directly to a toolbar tab or perform a navigation action.
- Symbol area: The active toolbar area where symbols and templates can be selected using the keyboard.
- Editing area: The area in which you write and modify the equation.
Toolbar tab shortcuts
Each default toolbar tab has a corresponding shortcut. The number used in the shortcut matches the tab's position in the toolbar, with 0 assigned to the tenth tab.
| # | Tab name | Icons | Windows/Linux shortcut | macOS shortcut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General |  |
Alt+1 |
Ctrl+1 |
| 2 | Symbols |  |
Alt+2 |
Ctrl+2 |
| 3 | Arrows |  |
Alt+3 |
Ctrl+3 |
| 4 | Greek, letters and numbers |  |
Alt+4 |
Ctrl+4 |
| 5 | Matrices and elementary |  |
Alt+5 |
Ctrl+5 |
| 6 | Scripts and layouts |  |
Alt+6 |
Ctrl+6 |
| 7 | Decorations |  |
Alt+7 |
Ctrl+7 |
| 8 | Big operators |  |
Alt+8 |
Ctrl+8 |
| 9 | Calculus |  |
Alt+9 |
Ctrl+9 |
| 10 | Contextual |  |
Alt+0 |
Ctrl+0 |
Depending on the deployment, some or all keyboard shortcuts may be disabled.
Keyboard navigation commands
When MathType opens, the cursor is placed in the editing area. You can use the following commands to move from the editing area to the toolbar, navigate its tabs and symbols, and then return to the equation.
This reference lists the shortcuts available for toolbar navigation. For a complete workflow covering focus movement, symbol grids, additional symbol sections and the controls at the bottom of the editor, see Navigate the MathType editor using a keyboard.
| Action | Windows/Linux | macOS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open a specific toolbar tab |
Alt+1 to Alt+0
|
Ctrl+1 to Ctrl+0
|
Moves directly to the corresponding toolbar tab. |
| Move to the previous tab | Alt+← |
Ctrl+← |
Opens the tab to the left of the current tab. |
| Move to the next tab | Alt+→ |
Ctrl+→ |
Opens the tab to the right of the current tab. |
| Move between symbols | Arrow keys | Arrow keys | Moves through the available symbols and templates in the active tab. |
| Open additional symbol sections | ↓ |
↓ |
Enters an expanded symbol section when available. |
| Insert the selected symbol |
Space or Enter
|
Space or Return
|
Inserts the selected symbol or template into the formula. |
| Cancel toolbar navigation | Esc |
Esc |
Returns to the editing area without inserting a symbol. |
Example usage
To insert a symbol from the General tab using only the keyboard:
- Press
Alt+1on Windows or Linux, orCtrl+1on macOS, to open the General tab. - Use the arrow keys to move through the available symbols.
- Press
SpaceorEnterto insert the selected symbol.
After inserting the symbol, MathType returns to the editing area automatically.
Troubleshooting
A shortcut does not work
Check whether keyboard shortcuts are disabled in your MathType deployment or whether the host application is using the same shortcut for another action.