Word Insert Equation Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Inserts a new equation. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows
Alt+=
Mac
Not confirmed yet
Web
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Insert Equation

Windows
Alt+=

Inserts a new equation.

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How to insert equation in Word with the keyboard

  1. Open Word and go to where you want to insert equation.
  2. Press Alt + = on Windows.

Word Insert Equation Shortcut for Windows

Press Alt + =.

Word Insert Equation Shortcut for Mac

We haven't confirmed a Mac shortcut for this yet.

Word Insert Equation Shortcut for Word Web

We haven't confirmed a Word Web shortcut for this yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Word insert equation shortcut?

On Windows, press Alt + =.

Is there a Mac shortcut to insert equation in Word?

We haven't confirmed a Mac shortcut for this yet.

Does it work in Word for the web?

We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.

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