<p>The link I provided for Word’s equation editor provided a list of the shortcut keys for creating math symbols. Did you not read it?</p>
<p>LaTeX also has macro functions. The learning curve is steep. Unless you’re doing math 24/7, the time learning the code just isn’t worth the time and effort. </p>
<p>See: [Fastest</a> way to type in LaTeX? Text - Physics Forums Library](<a href=“Fastest way to type in LaTeX?”>Fastest way to type in LaTeX?)</p>
<p>Convertible Tablet PCs have a regular keyboard, fast processors, large hard drives and built in optical drives. You can type notes in your non-science/math classes and use the Tablet functionality for math, science and engineering.</p>