How to Open the Helperbird Equation Editor

What is the Equation Editor?

The Helperbird Equation Editor is a place to write a maths equation and get it back properly typeset, read aloud, or copied into whatever you are working on. It opens in its own browser tab.

Who is This For?

This is helpful for:

• Students writing up maths or science homework
• Anyone who needs an equation in a document and cannot face a formula editor
• People who find it easier to hear an equation than to read it
• Teachers preparing worked examples

Step 1: Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar, then open All Features at the bottom of the menu.

Step 2: Find Equations

Scroll the list until you see Equations.

Step 3: Start Writing

Click the button on the row. The Equation Editor opens in a new tab with an empty box.

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What the Toolbar Does

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• Read aloud speaks the equation
• Copy puts it on your clipboard in the format you choose
• Download as image saves it as a picture
• Voice typing lets you say the equation instead of typing it
• The maths keyboard gives you symbols you cannot type
• Clear empties the box and starts again

Need Additional Help?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the Helperbird support team. You can reach us at Helperbird support. We are happy to help you get the most out of Helperbird.