How to easily make a matrix in Google Docs

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We can make a matrix in Google Docs with the 3 below options:
1. Using a Table option
2. Using MathType extension
3. Using Hypatia Create add-on
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In this post, we will show you how to make a matrix in Google Docs.

We can make a matrix in Google Docs with the 3 below options:

1. Using a Table option
2. Using MathType extension
3. Using Hypatia Create add-on

Option 1: Make a matrix in Google Docs using a Table

Step 1:

1. Open your Google Docs. From the top menu bar, go to Insert > Table > Table templates
2. Select 6×1 in the Table templates, if you want a matrix with 4 columns, as you have to leave the first and last column empty.

Step 2:

1. Highlight all the cells in the table. Using the re-size cursor as shown below, you can reduce the width of all the columns.

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Step 3:

1. You can leave the first and last column empty, and type the desired numbers in all other cells.
2. To enter second row and subsequent rows, just use enter key. You can use tab key to move from one column to another column.

Step 4:

1. Highlight just the columns with the numbers.
2. Select the vertical three-dots icon on the tool bar’s top-right side. Then select the border line size icon and select 0pt.

Option 2: Make a matrix in Google Docs using MathType extension

You can make a matrix in Google Docs using MathType extension.

This is a paid app and comes with 30 days free trial. If you will be using fraction and other mathematical equations often, I would recommend to invest in this great tool, which has over 52 million downloads.

Step 1: Go to the Google Workspace’s MathType page. Click Install.

Step 2: Select Continue and select your Google account.

Step 3: Click Allow to give this app permission to use your Google account, and click Done to complete the installation.

Step 4: Go to Google Docs and open a new black document.

From the top menu, select Extensions > MathType > Open MathType > Open MathType (from the right-side window)

Note: If you already have a Google Docs open before you installed MathType, it may not show up. Just close the Google Docs and open it again to show MathType app under the Extension tab.

Step 5: In the MathType panel, select the fourth tab > select the first matrix icon on the second row > Then select according to number of rows and columns you want.

Step 6: Enter your desired numbers inside the matrix. You can use the up and down arrow key to move around. Finally, select Insert.

Note: You can customize the font size and color in the MathType panel, if you un-click the “Use by default current font and size.

Option 3: Make a matrix in Google Docs using Hypatia Create add-on

Step 1: Install Hypatia Create add-on

1. In the top menu, go to Extensions > Add-ons > Get add-ons
2. It will take you to the Google Workspace Marketplace, search for Hypatia Create > Install > CONTINUE > Allow (your google account)

Step 2: Insert the matrix

1. In the top menu, go to Extensions > Add-ons > Hypatia Create > Insert/Edit Math
2. It will open-up the Hypatia Create panel. Inside the panel, click search icon on the bottom-right, and type “matrix“. It will display different patterns of matrix, you can select bmatrix or other ones as per your requirement.

Step 3:

1. Once you select bmatrix in the step 2, you can enter the number of rows and columns you want in the matrix.
2. Enter your matrix numbers and select Insert. If you want, you can change the font color and size from the top-right side of the panel.

Conclusion

In the above article, you have learnt 3 ways to make a matrix in Google docs. There is another way using equation tab with subscript and superscript, but you will be able to have only 2 rows with this option, hence it was not discussed in this post. The best way is to use Hypatia Create add-on. If you are planning to use mathematical equations and expressions often, it is worth to buy MathType add-on as it has more features and flexibility.

Some other relevant readings for you:

• How to make fractions in Google Docs
• How to make a Venn diagram in Google Docs easily
• How to circle something in Google Docs

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