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SciNote - Scientific Notation Database

The Scientific notation symbols DATA file containing useful symbols for mathematical and scientific equations. Merely insert (copy and paste) SKETCH objects into your equations from this searchable DATA file.

Usage

For example, open the SciNote database to view the following:-

Now type in "integ" to find the integration graphic sign in various sizes ready to copy and paste into your WORD application:-

Here is another example where the "sigma" SKETCH symbol is embedded in the bubble point equation below:-

Open your WORD file and a Scientific Notation DATA file in that order, and type in "sum". The search result should look like this:-

Now highlight the "sigma" object with your Psion pen:-

and press "Ctrl-C" to copy. Now return to your word file and press "Ctrl-V" to paste it in so that it looks like this:-

Now adjust the scale of the object to about 90% (dependent on the font size you are using) by highlighting the embedded object and pressing "Ctrl-J":-

Now add the other components of the equation and you should have:-

Used in moderation, scientific notation will improve your document presentation. However, remember that each symbol uses about 100 bytes (100 normal ASCII characters) of memory.

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