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# MathKey

MathKey can be found in the Soulver preferences and can be used to replace the character that is inserted when a key is pressed on your keyboard.

For example, you might prefer the traditional times symbol (×) to the * (asterisk) symbol. With MathKey, you can cause the keystroke shift-8 to insert × instead of *.

## To add a new MathKey:

1. Go to the "MathKey" pane of the Soulver Preferences.

2. Click on the plus button (+) to add a new MathKey.

3. Double click the keystoke field and enter your keystroke. If you want to use a key like shift with another key, press it at the same time as you press the key.

4. Double click the insert field and type the character to be inserted (ie ×).

Tips

- MathKeys can be disabled by unticking the "On" checkbox.

- We find it's great to put + (plus), on the more convenient ` key.