Math Equations in Posts, Pages and Comments

  • Bill T.

    (@btozo)


    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hi All!

    I am trying desperately to add equations and symbols to my posts and comments but I am having a very difficult time. I tried all the common Latex plugins, and now I am just using Jetpack and the Beautiful math module. What I need is the ability to put a simple equation, like \[\sqrt { – 1} \], inline with the. I have tried everything and it always places the equation on a new line. It is also cumbersome to have to type $latex ….$ every time I just want to use a little square root or fraction. I am not using very complex math symbols, just high school level.

    Bill

    The blog I need help with is pdcorner.com.

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  • Moderator Bet Hannon

    (@bethannon1)

    9 years, 4 months ago

    Have you looked at this plugin:
    https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpmathpub/

    Thread Starter Bill T.

    (@btozo)

    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Bet!

    Thanks for the reference, but yes I have. It requires too much work for a single inline expression.

    I am hoping that there is some sort of editing toolbar like plugin where you click a button, a popup opens where you can edit latex expressions quickly, and then click save and they appear inline with your text.

    Any other ideas? Anyone?

    Bill

    Moderator Samuel Wood (Otto)

    (@otto42)

    WordPress.org Admin

    9 years, 4 months ago

    You could try MathJax:
    https://wordpress.org/plugins/mathjax-latex/

    I’m not aware of any solution to allow a “visual” type editing of mathematical formulas.

    Moderator Samuel Wood (Otto)

    (@otto42)

    WordPress.org Admin

    9 years, 4 months ago

    There is a visual editor over here, but after playing with it for a few minutes, it’s a bit rudimentary.

    http://visualmatheditor.equatheque.net/

    Thread Starter Bill T.

    (@btozo)

    9 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks Otto, but I use MAthtype so the equation creation isn’t a problem, but being able to do it in a streamlined fashion. I use Mathtype.

    I’m going to play with wpmathpub and see how I do. But you still have to:

    1. Know the syntax – might as well be latex
    2. Enter a [mathp] EQUATION [/mathp]

    So if anyone else has any other suggestions please let me know!

    And thanks so much to all of you for taking the time to try and help,

    Bill

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