# Posting math equations and symbols -- LaTeX

by Redbelly98
Tags: equations, latex, math, posting, symbols
 Mentor P: 11,984 Moderator's note: The information in this post has been superceded. Please go to http://www.physicsforums.com/showthr...17#post3977517 to learn how to post equations at Physics Forums._____ _____ _____ _____ _____Members often ask how to make the nice looking math equations that they see in posts at Physics Forums. To do this, simply type equations or symbols between $and$. For example, $\lambda^2$ will result in $\lambda^2$. For more details, keep reading... . Just getting started? Try the following two links:The How To LaTeX pdf file The Introducing LaTeX Math Typesetting thread, informally referred to as the LaTeX FAQ. Sandbox: If you wish to practice writing $\LaTeX$ or test some code, a sandbox is available here. Please do not create threads in which to simply practice $\LaTeX$. Additional information: The Math & Science Software subforum, which often has active threads on LaTeX How to type multiple lines in a single LaTeX image You can get a drop-down menu of Latex while composing your post if you:Are posting in one of the technical subforums Are in Advanced Edit mode (click on "Go Advanced" to get there) In Advanced Edit mode, click the icon . Simple non-LaTeX options:Superscripts and subscripts can be entered using the and buttons while in Advanced Edit mode. A quick-and-easy way to insert Greek letters and other math symbols in with normal text; just copy-and-paste.. Acknowledgements We are indebted to member and former admin chroot -- whose efforts brought LaTeX to Physics Forums in the first place -- and forum admin and owner Greg Bernhardt for updating to the currently-used MathJax processor. Numerous other members have provided valuable feedback and helped with the debugging process.

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