How to insert an equation with a limit

How to add an equation in your document, see Working with Microsoft Equation.

To add a limit to your formula, do the following:

In the Professional format:

   1.   Create your own equation.

   2.   On the Equation tab, in the Structures group, click the Limit and Log drop-down list:

In the Limit and Log list, choose Limit:

   3.   In the limit template:

• In the lower box, enter:
  • x,
  • On the Equation tab, in the Symbols group, in the list of symbols, choose Right Arrow:
    
  • On the Equation tab, in the Symbols group, in the list of symbols, choose Infinity:
    
• In the right base box, enter f(x).

   4.   Then enter = L:

In the Linear format:

   1.   Create your own equation.

   2.   Enter one of the following:

• lim_(x ->
• lim_(x \to
• lim_(x \rightarrow

Then you enter a space key, this linear formula transformed to the professional format:

   3.   Enter \infty:

After clicking a space key, Word will show an infinity symbol:

   4.   Enter ) and a space key:

   5.   In the base box of the limit, enter f (x).

   6.   Enter = L:

See also how to create other types of equations.

See also this tip in French: Comment insérer une équation avec une limite.