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2 Document Mode

Using the Maple software, you can create powerful interactive documents. You can visualize and animate problems in two and three dimensions. You can solve complex problems with simple point-and-click interfaces or easy-to-modify interactive documents. You can also devise custom solutions using the Maple programming language. While you work, you can document your process, providing text descriptions.

2.1 In This Chapter

Section

Topics

 • Comparison of Document and Worksheet Modes

Entering Expressions - Overview of tools for creating complex mathematical expressions

 • Palettes
 • Symbol Names
 • Mathematical Functions

Evaluating Expressions - How to evaluate expressions

 • Displaying the Value Inline
 • Displaying the Value on the Following Line

Editing Expressions and Updating Output - How to update expressions and regenerate results

 • Updating a Single Computation
 • Updating a Group of Computations
 • Updating All Computations in a Document

Performing Computations- Overview of tools for performing computations and solving problems

 • Computing with Palettes
 • Context Panel
 • Assistants and Tutors