1. Using the Equation Editor:
* Go to the Insert tab.
* Click on Equation and then choose Insert New Equation.
* In the equation editor, click on the Radicals button.
* Select the Cube Root option (the one with a small 3 in the corner of the radical sign).
* Type the number or expression you want to find the cube root of inside the radical symbol.
2. Using the Symbol Menu:
* Go to the Insert tab.
* Click on Symbol and then choose More Symbols.
* In the Symbol dialog box, select the Font as "Cambria Math".
* In the Subset dropdown, choose "Mathematical Operators".
* Scroll down to find the cube root symbol (√ with a small 3) and double-click it.
3. Typing the Symbol Directly:
* You can type the cube root symbol directly by using the following code:
* √[3]
* Replace the "3" with the desired index if you need a different root.
* Make sure you have the "Equation" button activated (it will be highlighted blue) by clicking it in the ribbon.
* This will automatically format the cube root symbol correctly.
4. Using the Keyboard Shortcut:
* If you have the Equation Editor activated (as in method 3), you can use the following keyboard shortcut:
* Alt + 0179 (for the radical symbol) followed by Alt + 0075 (for the superscript 3).
* You will need to use the numeric keypad for this shortcut to work.
Remember:
* You can use any of these methods to type the cube root of any number or expression.
* The Equation Editor offers more flexibility for complex mathematical expressions.
* Ensure that the "Equation" button is activated to get the proper formatting for your cube root symbol.