Shortcut for writing Math or Science Tests in Microsoft Word

Greetings fellow Math/Science teachers!

I have found a shortcut in Microsoft word that makes writing equations considerably simpler.

After hitting insert and then equation,

1) if you would like to raise something to a power, you can simply use the "^" button as opposed to clicking the box raised to a box icon. This defaults to that icon and is much more user friendly and fast.

2) If you would like to use fractions, you can do so by just using the " / " button and it defaults to the fraction icon.

Let me know if you have any questions!