# man > neqn(1)

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## Name
       neqn - format equations for character-cell terminal output

## Synopsis
       **neqn **[_eqn-argument_ ...]

## Description
       _neqn_ invokes the ]8;;man:[eqn(1)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/eqn/1/markdown)\[_eqn_(1)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/eqn/1/markdown)]8;;\ command with the **ascii **output device.

       _eqn_ does not support low-resolution, typewriter-like devices, although it may work adequately
       for very simple input.

**See also**
       ]8;;man:[eqn(1)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/eqn/1/markdown)\[_eqn_(1)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/eqn/1/markdown)]8;;\

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