Question: How do I use Maple for taking notes(symbol entry without the mouse)

Hi, I've been pondering using Maple 11 to take notes in a class. My backup plan is to use Lyx or a Latex front end. When I click on a symbol in the menu the symbol is inserted typeset as if it had been handwritten. When I enter certain symbols such as "forall" and "exists" they show up as text rather than the symbol. I've tried the "convert to 2D math" option but that has no effect. Is there a way to enter symbols and have them typeset by typing them out(like \forall ) or must I click on the buttons for it to work? Thanks.
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