Converting plain text to LaTeX

[mathdad]

Solve the equation for x.

x^3 + y = z^2

How do I use the QUICK LATEX box to convert this equation in LaTex form?

 

[Joppy]

Re: Solve for x

Solve the equation for x.

x^3 + y = z^2

How do I use the QUICK LATEX box to convert this equation in LaTex form?

Quick Latex? You can use dollar signs to typeset equations inline. e.g. $x = \sqrt[3]{z^2 - y}$. Quote this post to see how.

 

[MarkFL]

Re: Solve for x

Solve the equation for x.

x^3 + y = z^2

How do I use the QUICK LATEX box to convert this equation in LaTex form?

The easiest way, since you've already typed out the equation, would be to select the text representing the equation and then clicking the $\sum$ button on the toolbar. This will wrap the selected text in [MATH][/MATH] tags like so:

\(\displaystyle x^3+y=z^2\)

I would remove the spacing first, as that's not needed and is ignored.

 

[mathdad]

Re: Solve for x

The easiest way, since you've already typed out the equation, would be to select the text representing the equation and then clicking the $\sum$ button on the toolbar. This will wrap the selected text in [MATH][/MATH] tags like so:

\(\displaystyle x^3+y=z^2\)

I would remove the spacing first, as that's not needed and is ignored.

I need the steps. I am not following you here. Show me in steps.
Also, show me the steps using the dollar sign.

 

[MarkFL]

Re: Solve for x

I need the steps. I am not following you here. Show me in steps.

Assuming you have already typed the equation:

1. Select the text making up the equation, as if you are going to cut/copy it.
2. Click the $\sum$ button on the editor toolbar.

Also, show me the steps using the dollar sign.

Assuming you have already typed the equation:

1. Locate your cursor immediately before the text making up the equation.
2. Type a dollar sign.
3. Locate your cursor immediately after the text making up the equation.
4. Type a dollar sign.

 

[mathdad]

$x^3+y=z^2$

Is this all I have to do to create any LaTex symbol?

How about for radicals, fractional equations, geometric symbols, graphing, etc?

What are the main LaTex symbols and how are they used?

 

[MarkFL]

$x^3+y=z^2$

Is this all I have to do to create any LaTex symbol?

Yes, there are several sets of tags (delimiters), for inline and display style modes. The [MATH][/MATH] tags give you the best of both worlds.

How about for radicals, fractional equations, geometric symbols, graphing, etc?

What are the main LaTex symbols and how are they used?

Virtually all symbols/commands you will need can be found in the "Quick $\LaTeX$" element. I would encourage you to experiment with them in the "$\LaTeX$ Live Preview" element. :)