Use the Matrix Palette
The Matrix palette contains a dialog for entering Matrices and Vectors.
Display the Matrix palette. See Show Palettes.
Enter the number of rows and columns you require. For a preview, click Choose.
Select the Type of Matrix (for example, Zero-filled).
Select the Shape of the Matrix (for example, Diagonal).
Select the Data type of the Matrix (for example, float[8]).
Click Insert Matrix to insert the Maple command in the worksheet. Depending on the number of rows or columns selected, the Insert button displays Insert Matrix, Insert Vector[row], or Insert Vector[column].
In Maple Notation (1-D math) mode, the Maple command is displayed in the worksheet. Press the Enter key to generate the Matrix or Vector.
In 2-D math mode, the generated Matrix or Vector is displayed.
Shortcuts
You can increase the size of a Matrix, Vector, or piecewise function using either keyboard shortcuts or the context-sensitive menu.
Adding a Row
Add a new row by doing any of the following:
Place the cursor in an element and then press Ctrl+Shift+R (Command+Shift+R for Mac). A new row is inserted below the cursor.
Right-click (Control-click for Mac) on an element and then select Insert Row Above or Insert Row Below.
Adding a Column
Add a new column by doing any of the following:
Place the cursor in an element and then press Ctrl+Shift+C (Command+Shift+C for Mac). A new column is inserted after the cursor.
Right-click (Control-click for Mac) on an element and then select Insert Column to the Left or Insert Column to the Right.
See Also
Edit Mathematical Expressions
How Do I Enter a Matrix?
Matrix
Matrix Construction Shortcuts
Overview of Palettes
Show Palettes
Vector
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