Installing EquatIO (Accessibility Software)

EquatIO is an equation editor that is free to all University of Arkansas faculty, staff and students. It is used to insert mathematical expressions into Microsoft Word and other apps.

Learn more about Equatio with TextHelp Support and the Equatio Knowledge base.

EquatIO can integrate with Read&Write so equations can be read aloud.

Install for Windows or Mac

  1. Download EquatIO for Windows or Mac. 
  2. Click the downloaded filename, and allow the install.
  3. Click Yes to install this software. A command prompt window will open during setup.
  4. Click the Accept and Install button. 
  5. Click Next, Install, and Finish. 

When opening EquatIO, select Microsoft and log in with your @uark.edu email and password.

If the toolbar shows that you are running a trial version, click Log Out, and then log back in again.

Mobile Version

From your mobile device using Chrome or Safari, go to m.equat.io, select Microsoft and log in with your @uark.edu email and password.

You can also add the EquatIO Google Chrome Extension.

WebApp

  1. Using Google Chrome, go to equatio.texthelp.com.
  2. Select Microsoft and log in with your @uark.edu email and password.
  3. Click Accept. EquatIO mathspace will open.
  4. Click New Space to get started. 
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