Feature SS-144
1 vote

Allow input of special characters in math regions/variable names
Created by Rick on 5/13/2014 5:24 PM Last Updated by MichaelMurfy on 2/15/2026 11:39 PM
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 Description

The feature request is to allow the input of special characters in math regions and/or variable names. So, in Mathcad for example, using the Ctrl+Shift+k keyboard shortcut to change the cursor input mode, you can do:

/(x,y) := x/y
1/2 = 0.5
(see attached PNG)

Another example I use fairly often in Mathcad would be:

DL+LL := 100kips
DL := 70kips
LL := DL+LL - DL = 30kips

 
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    MichaelMurfy (Sunday, February 15, 2026 11:39 PM) #

G’day, eu estava a poupar para comprar uma prancha de surf nova e precisava de um impulso financeiro. A minha prima comentou sobre ofertas direcionadas a jogadores de Portugal e resolvi investigar por curiosidade. Durante a pesquisa encontrei roll dorado e joguei no Big Bass Bonanza. Passei por várias rodadas negativas que quase me fizeram desistir, mas aumentei ligeiramente a aposta e consegui um prémio alto. Vale a pena conhecer e usar com moderação.

    Noah Harold (Tuesday, February 10, 2026 11:11 AM) #

This feature request to allow special characters in math regions is a fantastic idea! Just like in stickman hook, where precise movements and unique mechanics enhance gameplay, incorporating special characters in math expressions will significantly improve the flexibility and usability of mathematical representations.

    Martin Kraska (Sunday, September 2, 2018 12:52 PM) #

in build 6671 you can press Ctrl-K when editing names. This makes the cursor lines red and allows you to enter any symbol, including operator symbols and space. It is in the responsibility of the user to keep the document comprehensible.

Note: Numbers aren't allowed as leading characters in names. Spaces, however, are.

    Martin Kraska (Thursday, June 26, 2014 3:22 AM) #

For special characters in variable names you might use alternative character sets. This way we even get the percent sign as a unit symbol. The ascii % is forbidden in names, yet we can do the following: