[FutureDoc]

I need some help.

I'm trying to write a Chemistry report on MS Word, but I can't figure out how to write the chemical symbols for some elements.

For example, I'm attempting to write Helium's, but the best I can do is: ⁴₂He

Is there any way to get the 2 directly below the 4, or is the above considered standard?

Thanks!

[agrobert]

You can do it with Math Type a program available in Word.  But I don't know how in Word.  Or try it in ChemDraw or IsisDraw and import it.

[FutureDoc]

You can do it with Math Type a program available in Word.  But I don't know how in Word.  Or try it in ChemDraw or IsisDraw and import it.

How would I go about using MathType?

[agrobert]

Its an additional program but it runs through word.  You may be able to download it free.

[agrobert]

Or a trial version.  My university has it already.

[Yggdrasil]

MS word has an equation editor that can do superscripts and subscripts in that way.  In word 2007, it's under the inserts tab next to insert symbol.  I remember Word 2003 also having the equation editor.

[enahs]

In older versions of word, it will be under Insert/Object/Microsoft Equation Editor #.#
But, it is not always installed by default.

However, do you have to include the 2 in Helium? If your professor says so, do it. But it is really quite redundant.