To number or label equations in Microsoft Word, you can use the following steps:
- Place the cursor where you want to insert the equation.
- Go to the “Insert” tab in the ribbon and select “Equation” in the “Symbols” group.
- Choose the type of equation you want to insert from the dropdown menu. You can also write your own equation using the “Ink Equation” or “Linear” options.
- After you’ve written or inserted the equation, click anywhere outside of the equation to deselect it.
- To add a number or label to the equation, select the equation by clicking on it.
- Go to the “Equation Tools” tab in the ribbon and select “Design” under “Equation Tools.”
- In the “Structures” group, select the type of number or label you want to add to the equation. For example, you can choose “Linear” to add a sequential number to the equation, or “Custom” to add a specific label such as “Equation 1.1” or “A.1” to the equation.
- The number or label will be added to the right of the equation.
Note that the numbering or labeling of equations can be changed by right-clicking on the equation and selecting “Numbering” or “Properties” from the context menu. You can also use the “Equation Options” dialog box to customize the formatting of equation numbers or labels, such as changing the numbering format or adding a prefix or suffix.