Similar to other text formatting equation formatting will feel familiar if you've used other Microsoft software.

To create an equation, you need to 1. select insert and then select equation or press alt + N + E. 2.

Select the equation you need and edit to your needs.

3. a new panel is added to the ribbon for equations with more tools, symbols, and structures to select from to create the equation you're after, we're going to build a simple equation using a stacked fraction as an example.

Here are the steps to build that equation.

1. select stacked fraction in the fraction sub menu.

2. place your cursor on the denominator.

3. select superscript in the script. Menu.

4. type one in the numerator.

5. type open bracket, one + wacc close bracket in the denominator with no spaces.

6. type N in the superscript box. And we're done.

A relatively simple process, but it's important to be methodical when building equations.