LaTeX Make Latex background transparent?

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A user reported issues with viewing LaTeX symbols on a forum after a period of inactivity, noting that the white background behind the symbols had become opaque instead of transparent. This change was linked to a recent server move, and a forum administrator, chroot, acknowledged the problem and confirmed that it was being addressed. Users expressed concerns about the readability of the new LaTeX font, noting it appeared thinner and harder to read compared to the previous version. Discussions included specific examples of LaTeX rendering issues, such as font size and anti-aliasing effects. Chroot indicated that adjustments would be made to improve the font and rendering quality based on user feedback. Overall, the conversation centered around the impact of recent changes on LaTeX display quality and ongoing efforts to resolve these issues.
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Hi guys. I have a small problem with viewing Latex symbols here. Formerly the white background of the Latex symbols enabled here would be transparent which makes the Latex display slightly better. However, due to a period of inactivity lasting slightly over 2 weeks it seems to me that either something on the forum changed or some changes were made to my web browser such that the white background appears along with the latex symbols. Is there any way to make it transparent again?
 
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Thanks Kurdt. I wasn't aware there was a bug.
 
Defennder said:
Thanks Kurdt. I wasn't aware there was a bug.
I don't believe it is a bug, it's extra work chroot needed to do after the server move. I believe a lot of the LaTex here is custom work that chroot did.
 
Okay guys, it should be fixed. Sorry it took me so long to solve it.

E = mc^2

- Warren
 
\text{Congratulation chroot!}
2\pi.
 
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Nice work! :smile:
 
Thanks Warren, looks great.
 
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\text{Yes, well done Chroot!}
 
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Um, is it just me or does the new Latex font look thinner than before?
 
  • #12
Yeah the font looks a little different.
 
  • #13
I had to change a BUNCH of things to fix this "upgrade," :biggrin: so I wouldn't be surprised if the font or rendering has changed in some other way. If you think it looks bad, or is harder to read, or have any other concern, let me know. :smile:

- Warren
 
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Yeah, I can see that. I'll futz around with the LaTeX font packages and see what I can do. :smile:

- Warren
 
  • #16
Well then thanks.
 
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This font isn't easy to read, but the previous one wasn't either. Hm, Let's see what this looks like if I post it again:
Fredrik said:
I came here to post the same thing. I don't know what anti aliasing is, but I know it's not looking great right now:

\begin{pmatrix}1 &amp; 0 &amp; 0\\ 0 &amp; \frac{u_x}{u} &amp; \frac{u_y}{u}\\ 0 &amp; -\frac{u_y}{u} &amp; \frac{u_x}{u} \end{pmatrix}<br />

It's like the pixel size is much bigger than in the regular text. And I think the text is a bit too small.

Does this look like an arrow and a "prime"? \vec p&#039; Why does this T get cut off? \begin{pmatrix}a &amp; b\end{pmatrix}^T.
Yes, this is definitely worse than before.
 
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The previous one was bolder and easier to read.
 
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I think it's due to the new tool chain's handling of anti-aliasing. I'll see what I can do.

- Warren
 
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Cheers, Defennder! :smile:

Yes, in that thread, the new LaTeX is more spidery,

and also particularly the k3 in the old LaTeX is much easier to read. :frown:
 
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r \tau r \tau r \tau

rr \tau \tau r r

rrr \tau \tau \tau

\tau r \tau r \tau r

\Huge\mbox{ $\tau r \tau r \tau r$}
 

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