symbols – Chemistry Word VBA macros

add powers to a maths equation no.2

The macro below will produce the powers in a maths equation by making the powers size 8 and raising them by 2 points. To do this, put a ‘z’ in front of anything you want to be a power. For anything that you want to be a subscript put a ‘q’ in front of itContinue reading “add powers to a maths equation no.2”

find the Unicode value of a symbol

As described here, Aula Nerd often wants to know the Unicode value of a symbol. Pressing Alt + X after the symbol will give the Unicode (hex) value. The macro below will give the Unicode (decimal) value – just highlight the symbol you want then click the macro: If you then want to use theContinue reading “find the Unicode value of a symbol”

write a sulfate ion with 2- above the 4

Use the macro below to write a sulfate ion like this: The font is Arial size 11, unlike the font produced by Equations using the method here. Put the macro on the Quick Access Toolbar then type 21 for the sulfate ion, 22 for nitrate and 23 for carbonate.