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<noinclude>{{Manual Page|version=5.0}}</noinclude>
 
=Choose your favorite GeoGebra Math App!=
 
=Choose your favorite GeoGebra Math App!=
GeoGebra provides several [https://www.geogebra.org/ math apps] for learning and teaching at all levels.  
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GeoGebra provides several [https://www.geogebra.org/ Math Apps] for learning and teaching at all levels.  
This manual covers the commands and tools of our [https://www.geogebra.org/classic GeoGebra Classic App].
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This manual covers the commands and tools of our [[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/classic GeoGebra Classic App].
  
You may also be interested in tutorials about our other apps:
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You may also be interested in our other apps:
  
[[File:Menu_view_algebra.svg|link=Algebra View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/m/vd6UC685 GeoGebra Graphing Calculator Tutorials]
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[[File:Menu_view_algebra.svg|link=Algebra View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/graphing GeoGebra Graphing Calculator] and [https://www.geogebra.org/m/vd6UC685 GeoGebra Graphing Calculator Tutorials]
  
[[File:Menu_view_graphics.svg|link=Graphics View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/m/DmVNbn2V GeoGebra Geometry Tutorials]
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[[File:Menu_view_graphics.svg|link=Graphics View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/geometry GeoGebra Geometry App] and [https://www.geogebra.org/m/DmVNbn2V GeoGebra Geometry Tutorials]
  
[[File:Perspectives_algebra_3Dgraphics.svg|link=3D Graphics View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/m/aWhYSpvy GeoGebra 3D Graphing Tutorials]
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[[File:Perspectives_algebra_3Dgraphics.svg|link=3D Graphics View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/3d GeoGebra 3D Graphing App] and [https://www.geogebra.org/m/aWhYSpvy GeoGebra 3D Graphing Tutorials]
  
[[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/m/Hkk58nVN GeoGebra Classic App Tutorials]
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=GeoGebra Classic User Interface=
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The following information is about our [[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/classic GeoGebra Classic App] which you can use [http://www.geogebra.org/classic online] and also [http://www.geogebra.org/download download] as an offline version.
  
=GeoGebra’s User Interface=
 
 
==Views and Perspectives==
 
==Views and Perspectives==
GeoGebra provides different [[Views|''Views'']] for mathematical objects:  
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[[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] GeoGebra Classic provides different [[Views|''Views'']] for mathematical objects:  
  
 
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Each View offers its own ''[[Toolbar]]'' that contains a selection of [[:Category:Tools|''Tools'']] and range of [[:Category:Commands|''Commands'']] as well as [[Predefined Functions and Operators]] that allow you to create dynamic constructions with different representations of [[Objects|mathematical objects]].
 
Each View offers its own ''[[Toolbar]]'' that contains a selection of [[:Category:Tools|''Tools'']] and range of [[:Category:Commands|''Commands'']] as well as [[Predefined Functions and Operators]] that allow you to create dynamic constructions with different representations of [[Objects|mathematical objects]].
  
Depending on the mathematics you want to use GeoGebra for, you can select one of the default ''[[Perspectives]]'' (e.g. [[File:Menu_view_algebra.svg|link=|16px]] ''Algebra Perspective'', [[File:Perspectives_geometry.svg|link=|16px]] ''Geometry Perspective''). Each ''Perspective'' displays those ''[[Views]]'' and other interface components most relevant for the corresponding field of mathematics.
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Depending on the mathematics you want to use [[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] GeoGebra Classic for, you can select one of the default ''[[Perspectives]]'' (e.g. [[File:Menu_view_algebra.svg|link=|16px]] ''Algebra Perspective'', [[File:Perspectives_geometry.svg|link=|16px]] ''Geometry Perspective''). Each ''Perspective'' displays those ''[[Views]]'' and other interface components most relevant for the corresponding field of mathematics.
  
 
==Other Components of the User Interface==
 
==Other Components of the User Interface==
You may also customize GeoGebra’s user interface to match your personal needs by changing the default [[Perspectives|''Perspectives'']] and adding other components:
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You may also customize [[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] GeoGebra Classic’s user interface to match your personal needs by changing the default [[Perspectives|''Perspectives'']] and adding other components:
 
*''[[Menubar]]''  
 
*''[[Menubar]]''  
 
*''[[Input Bar]]''  
 
*''[[Input Bar]]''  
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*''[[Virtual Keyboard]]''  
 
*''[[Virtual Keyboard]]''  
  
GeoGebra’s user interface also provides a variety of [[Dialogs|dialogs]]. Different [[accessibility|accessibility features]] as well as [[Keyboard Shortcuts|keyboard shortcuts]] allow you to access many features of GeoGebra more conveniently.
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[[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] GeoGebra Classic’s user interface also provides a variety of [[Dialogs|dialogs]]. Different [[accessibility|accessibility features]] as well as [[Keyboard Shortcuts|keyboard shortcuts]] allow you to access many features of [[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] GeoGebra Classic more conveniently.
  
 
=Getting Started=
 
=Getting Started=
If you are new to GeoGebra, you might want to check out our ''Quickstart Tutorials'' that guide you through your first constructions using the different GeoGebra Apps:
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If you need additonal information about using the [[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] GeoGebra Classic App have a look at our [[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/m/XUv5mXTm GeoGebra Classic App Tutorials]. You will get step-by-step instructions and learn how to use [[File:Menu-perspectives.svg|link=|16px]] GeoGebra Classic for different constructions. You can also visit the [https://help.geogebra.org/ Geogebra User Forum] to get help. In addition you can get  further information on our [https://www.youtube.com/user/GeoGebraChannel GeoGebra YouTube Channel].
 
 
* [[File:Perspectives_geometry.svg|link=http://ggbtu.be/mJV45hyEh|20px]] [http://ggbtu.be/mJV45hyEh GeoGebra Geometry Quickstart]
 
* [[File:Menu_view_algebra.svg|link=http://ggbtu.be/mP9fSOxh1|20px]] [http://ggbtu.be/mP9fSOxh1 GeoGebra Algebra and Graphing Quickstart]
 
* [[File:Perspectives_algebra_3Dgraphics.svg|link=http://ggbtu.be/mFN8Dev7T|20px]] [http://ggbtu.be/mFN8Dev7T GeoGebra 3D Geometry Quickstart]
 
* [[File:Menu_view_spreadsheet.svg|link=http://ggbtu.be/mwuiE7sPF|20px]] [http://ggbtu.be/mwuiE7sPF GeoGebra Spreadsheet Quickstart]
 
* [[File:Menu_view_cas.svg|link=http://ggbtu.be/mogeMbIiF|20px]] [http://ggbtu.be/mogeMbIiF GeoGebra CAS Quickstart]
 
* [[File:Menu_view_probability.svg|link=http://ggbtu.be/mB29A4c9E|20px]] [http://ggbtu.be/mB29A4c9E GeoGebra Probability and Statistics Quickstart]
 
 
 
 
 
For more information and step-by-step instructions please have a look at our [[Tutorials|Tutorials collection]].
 
 
 
If you need additional help you might also want to visit our [http://www.geogebra.org/forum GeoGebra User Forum] or check out [http://www.youtube.com/user/GeoGebraChannel GeoGebra's YouTube channel].
 
  
 
=Hints for Advanced Users=
 
=Hints for Advanced Users=
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*'''Explore further GeoGebra Maths Apps and the corresponding Tutorials'''
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**[[File:Menu_view_algebra.svg|link=Algebra View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/graphing GeoGebra Graphing Calculator] and [https://www.geogebra.org/m/vd6UC685 GeoGebra Graphing Calculator Tutorials]
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**[[File:Menu_view_graphics.svg|link=Graphics View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/geometry GeoGebra Geometry App] and [https://www.geogebra.org/m/DmVNbn2V GeoGebra Geometry Tutorials]
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**[[File:Perspectives_algebra_3Dgraphics.svg|link=3D Graphics View|16px]] [https://www.geogebra.org/3d GeoGebra 3D Graphing App] and [https://www.geogebra.org/m/aWhYSpvy GeoGebra 3D Graphing Tutorials]
 
*'''Publish your Work'''
 
*'''Publish your Work'''
** [[Export Worksheet Dialog|Share your dynamic worksheets]] online at  [http://www.geogebra.org GeoGebra]
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**[https://www.geogebra.org/m/e9Z6UDu4 Create a Dynamic Activity] by using our [https://www.geogebra.org/worksheet/new online Activity Editor] on [https://www.geogebra.org/ GeoGebra].
**Create a Dynamic Worksheet using our [https://www.geogebra.org/m/e9Z6UDu4 online Worksheet Editor] on [http://www.geogebra.org GeoGebra]
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**[https://www.geogebra.org/m/P5Zrj0Su Create a GeoGebra Book] by using our [https://www.geogebra.org/book/create online GeoGebra Book Editor] on [https://www.geogebra.org/ GeoGebra].
**Create a GeoGebraBook by using our [https://www.geogebra.org/m/P5Zrj0Su The_GeoGebraBook_Editor] on [http://www.geogebra.org GeoGebra]
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**[https://www.geogebra.org/m/e9Z6UDu4#material/Y5Tl773i Upload your GeoGebra Classic files] on your GeoGebra Account and [https://www.geogebra.org/m/e9Z6UDu4#material/fS4RooWB share your Dynamic Activities] online on [http://www.geogebra.org/ GeoGebra].
** [[Printing Options|Print]] your construction, possibly together with the [[File:Menu view construction protocol.svg|link=|16px]] [[Construction Protocol]]
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**[https://www.geogebra.org/m/rQrbooeq Create or join a GeoGebra Group] and share your resources with members of your [https://www.geogebra.org/groups GeoGebra Groups].
** [[Export Graphics Dialog|Save image files]] in various formats
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*[[Tutorials for Experts|'''Tutorials for Experts''']]
*[[Tutorials for Experts|'''Tutorials For Experts''']]
 
 
*[[Tutorials for Administrators|'''Tutorials for Administrators''']]
 
*[[Tutorials for Administrators|'''Tutorials for Administrators''']]
 
*[[References for Programmers|'''References for Programmers''']]
 
*[[References for Programmers|'''References for Programmers''']]
  
 
=Troubleshooting=
 
=Troubleshooting=
* The [[Reference:GeoGebra Installation|Installation Guide]] helps you with installation questions on different platforms
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* The [[Reference:GeoGebra Installation|Installation Guide]] helps you with installation questions about our GeoGebra Maths Apps on different platforms
 
* The [[Compatibility]] page explains small differences between GeoGebra versions
 
* The [[Compatibility]] page explains small differences between GeoGebra versions
 
* Visit our [http://www.geogebra.org/forum GeoGebra User Forum] if you have any questions or suggestions
 
* Visit our [http://www.geogebra.org/forum GeoGebra User Forum] if you have any questions or suggestions

Revision as of 08:58, 27 August 2018


Choose your favorite GeoGebra Math App!

GeoGebra provides several Math Apps for learning and teaching at all levels. This manual covers the commands and tools of our Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic App.

You may also be interested in our other apps:

Menu view algebra.svg GeoGebra Graphing Calculator and GeoGebra Graphing Calculator Tutorials

Menu view graphics.svg GeoGebra Geometry App and GeoGebra Geometry Tutorials

Perspectives algebra 3Dgraphics.svg GeoGebra 3D Graphing App and GeoGebra 3D Graphing Tutorials

GeoGebra Classic User Interface

The following information is about our Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic App which you can use online and also download as an offline version.

Views and Perspectives

Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic provides different Views for mathematical objects:

Menu view algebra.svg


Algebra View

Menu view graphics.svg


Graphics View

Menu view spreadsheet.svg


Spreadsheet View

Menu view cas.svg


CAS View

Perspectives algebra 3Dgraphics.svg


3D Graphics View

Menu view probability.svg


Probability Calculator View

Each View offers its own Toolbar that contains a selection of Tools and range of Commands as well as Predefined Functions and Operators that allow you to create dynamic constructions with different representations of mathematical objects.

Depending on the mathematics you want to use Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic for, you can select one of the default Perspectives (e.g. Menu view algebra.svg Algebra Perspective, Perspectives geometry.svg Geometry Perspective). Each Perspective displays those Views and other interface components most relevant for the corresponding field of mathematics.

Other Components of the User Interface

You may also customize Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic’s user interface to match your personal needs by changing the default Perspectives and adding other components:

Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic’s user interface also provides a variety of dialogs. Different accessibility features as well as keyboard shortcuts allow you to access many features of Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic more conveniently.

Getting Started

If you need additonal information about using the Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic App have a look at our Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic App Tutorials. You will get step-by-step instructions and learn how to use Menu-perspectives.svg GeoGebra Classic for different constructions. You can also visit the Geogebra User Forum to get help. In addition you can get further information on our GeoGebra YouTube Channel.

Hints for Advanced Users

Troubleshooting

  • The Installation Guide helps you with installation questions about our GeoGebra Maths Apps on different platforms
  • The Compatibility page explains small differences between GeoGebra versions
  • Visit our GeoGebra User Forum if you have any questions or suggestions
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