How do you get the X bar mathematical symbol?

We cannot type the mathematical equation for standard deviation without the X
bar symbol. Does anyone know if there is one available?
TZ

You can use the Microsoft equation editor from within Excel.

Alternately, you can look for a font that contains that symbol (a font
newsgroup would likely be able to give more specific information). It
has been reported that the Math Ext font contains the Xbar symbol. If
you have old MS CD's you might find it there
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;179595
Alternately
http://www.columbia.edu/~em36/wpdos/wptoword.html
claims to have it in a downloadable file.

Jerry

TZ wrote:

> We cannot type the mathematical equation for standard deviation without the X
> bar symbol. Does anyone know if there is one available?
> TZ

xbar is Alt-0214 in the Math Ext font from
http://www.columbia.edu/~em36/wpdos/wptoword.html

xbar is Alt-0120 in the MS Reference 1 font

Jerry

Jerry W. Lewis wrote:

> You can use the Microsoft equation editor from within Excel.
>
> Alternately, you can look for a font that contains that symbol (a font
> newsgroup would likely be able to give more specific information). It
> has been reported that the Math Ext font contains the Xbar symbol. If
> you have old MS CD's you might find it there
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;179595
> Alternately
> http://www.columbia.edu/~em36/wpdos/wptoword.html
> claims to have it in a downloadable file.
>
> Jerry
>
> TZ wrote:
>
>> We cannot type the mathematical equation for standard deviation
>> without the X bar symbol. Does anyone know if there is one available?
>> TZ

Step 1: Insert -> Equation (new equation) -> (Equation Tools) [equation object will appear on sheet]
-> Design -> Accent -> select Overbar (3rd row, 2nd column in drop-down selector).
Step 2: In the equation object, click on the dotted box (below the overbar). Press the letter "x".
Step 3: Move the equation to where you want it. (Click & hold on the object frame, so it's a solid line, and drag it).

Cheers,
Rich