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Vectors

How to type the row vector

Type a left parenthesis and a right parenthesis, then move the insertion point to be between them.

Type (), press

Type the first entry of the vector. Create the next entry by pressing the Control key and the Comma key at the same time.

Type a, press ,

Type the next entry into the placeholder (which is already selected). Create another entry with Control-Comma and repeat.

Type b, press,

Type c, press ,

Type d, press ,

Press the Control key and the Space bar at the same time to get out of the vector.

Type a, press

How to type the column vector

Type a left parenthesis and a right parenthesis, then put the insertion point to be between them.

Type (), press

Type the first entry of the vector. Create the next entry by pressing the Control key and the Return key at the same time.

Type a, press

Type the next entry into the placeholder (which is already selected). Create another entry with Control-Return and repeat.

Type b, press

Type c, press

Type d, press

Press the Control key and the Space bar at the same time to get out of the vector.

Press



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