Is There an Easier Way to Set Up Physics Equations Online for Mac Users?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding easier methods for Mac users to set up physics equations online, focusing on the challenges of using keyboard shortcuts and symbol insertion. Participants explore various tools and techniques for equation creation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with the difficulty of using ALT key combinations to find symbols like integrals and deltas on a Mac.
  • Another suggests using the character palette or keyboard viewer to simplify the process of selecting symbols.
  • A third participant mentions using a LaTeX equation editor and notes that while LaTeX can be challenging, it is a viable option. They also mention using MathType for easier equation creation and its ability to convert to LaTeX.
  • A later reply reiterates the difficulty of using ALT combinations and offers additional methods, including copying and pasting from lists provided by other users.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple approaches to the problem, indicating that there is no single consensus on the best method for setting up physics equations online for Mac users.

Contextual Notes

Some methods depend on specific versions of macOS, and there may be limitations related to user familiarity with tools like LaTeX or MathType.

Who May Find This Useful

Mac users looking for efficient ways to create physics equations online, especially those who struggle with keyboard shortcuts and symbol insertion.

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This may be the wrong place to put this thread, but it appeared to be the best option. Does anyone know of an easier way to set up physics equations online other then finding the keystroke or inserting a symbol? It's a pain to hold ALT on my mac and hit every key trying to find an integral symbol or a delta. Did everyone else just memorize where they are or is there an easier way? Thanks in advance!
 
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You could either use the character pallete, and select the symbol from there, or open the keyboard viewer so that when you hit alt it shows which keys are for which symbol.
 
LaTeX equation editor: http://www.codecogs.com/components/equationeditor/equationeditor.php

Of course, LaTex is annoying and hard. I bought MathType, which is easy to create equations and stuff, and it can convert to LaTeX.
 
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MikeBeer said:
It's a pain to hold ALT on my mac and hit every key trying to find an integral symbol or a delta.

Hi MikeBeer! :smile:

You can copy-and-paste from my and Redbelly's lists (see below).

Alternatively, if you have OSX, click on the flag in the menu bar (next to the clock) for the Keyboard Viewer, or with OS9, click the apple and select "Keyboard". :wink:
 

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