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Hello, do anyone know a website where we can download for free 'equation editor' or any program to write math equations easily, which can be used on microsoft word? Thank you..
matt grime said:All you need to create LaTeX is the LaTeX installation and a *good* text editor. That would mean Vim or Emacs. TexnicCenter is truly awful: it is quite clearly a programming IDE that has been hacked to work for LaTeX and it shows (to compile the latex source is non-obvious, try the build menu. To view the output is even more non-obvious since that too is on the 'build' menu, and not the 'view' menu - that would be too sensible).
Data said:TC may not be very well-designed, but it's not buggy and it works as advertised.
uart said:Mag|cK, you should take a look at Abiword ( http://www.abisource.com ). It's a free word processor available for both Windows and Linux and it has a fairly nice latex based equation editor.
Mag|cK said:I have downloaded the plugin for equation editor. But how to make roots or fractions? like 1/2 or x^0.5 to appear with the appropriate symbols
AiRAVATA said:It is remarkable how nobody mentioned Scientific... :P
AiRAVATA said:It is remarkable how nobody mentioned Scientific... :P
Mag|cK said:Thank you everyone for your help .. I'll try those programs
Mag|cK said:no..
Mag|cK said:i think it doesn't work with more complicated equations such as the 'abc formula' \lambda = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4 a c} } {2a} The abiword can't produce this equation properly, for instance.
An equation editor is a software tool that allows users to create mathematical equations and expressions using symbols, functions, and other mathematical notations. It is commonly used in scientific and academic fields, as well as in word processing programs for creating technical documents.
Yes, there are several free equation editors available online. Some popular options include MathType, LaTeX, and Microsoft's Equation Editor. These editors offer a range of features and compatibility with different platforms and document types.
Yes, most free equation editors have the capability to handle complex equations and expressions. However, the level of complexity may vary depending on the specific editor and its features. It is best to research and compare different options to find the one that best suits your needs.
No, you do not need programming skills to use a free equation editor. Many of these editors have user-friendly interfaces and offer a variety of tools and templates to make creating equations easier for non-programmers.
While free equation editors offer a range of features, they may have limitations compared to paid versions. These limitations can include a smaller selection of symbols and functions, or less advanced formatting options. However, for basic equations and expressions, a free equation editor should suffice.