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Toolbar and keyboard shorcuts
Reading time: 1minThis reference describes the default MathType toolbar tabs and the keyboard shortcuts available for toolbar navigation. It is intended for users who want to identify toolbar sections quickly and for administrators or support teams documenting the MathType interface.
Requirements/Prerequisites:
- MathType Web or a MathType integration using the standard toolbar.
- A keyboard if using shortcut-based toolbar navigation.
Concepts:
- Toolbar tabs: Groups of symbols, templates, and commands organized by mathematical category.
- Shortcut: A keyboard combination used to move directly to a toolbar tab.
- Symbol area: The active toolbar area where symbols and templates can be selected with the keyboard.
Reference details
Toolbar tabs:
| # | 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 |
Note: Depending on the deployment, some or all keyboard shortcuts may be disabled.
Keyboard navigation
When MathType opens, the cursor is placed in the editing area. You can use keyboard shortcuts to move from the editing area to a toolbar tab.
| 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 using only the keyboard:
- Press
Alt+1on Windows/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.
Error handling:
If a shortcut does not work, check whether shortcuts are disabled in your MathType deployment or whether the host application is using the same shortcut for another action.
Related resources:
- Contextual tab
- Contextual tab examples
- Custom toolbar
- Using MathType