# How to type stats symbols in word

#### 11jono11

##### New Member
Hey guys, simple question, not directly related to statistics but I am trying to copy this Chi squared equation into word from a pdf but it won't let me so I am now trying to type it out by hand. It's the X then next to it there's a mini 2 over with a mini 1 directly underneath it. I have tried using superscript and subscript but can't get them to be exactly underneath one another. How do I write this out? Does it mean the same thing if the numbers aren't exactly underneath each-other but one slightly to the side?

I have searched for suggestions elsewhere but cannot seem to resolve this. Any advice would be much appreciated .

#### Dason

I didn't quite understand what it is you exactly want. Is it like this?

$$\chi^2_1$$

#### 11jono11

##### New Member
Yes, exactly :tup:. That won't copy out of my web browser into word either. Is there any way of me getting it/typing it into word?

#### squareandrare

##### New Member
If you're using Word '07 or Word '10, use the Microsoft Equation Editor. Word '03 has an equation editor, but it drastically improved in the '07 release.

#### 11jono11

##### New Member
Yep, great, when I eventually worked it all out it works perfectly, much thanks.