Best Scientific Paper Editing Software for Mac

[V0ODO0CH1LD]

I was just wondering what is the standard software used to edit scientific papers on mac. I downloaded and tried a couple, but they were too complicated. I don't want to evaluate integrals and define functions, all I want to do is write equations and text on the same document. Kind of like word with a built in equation editor. I downloaded laTex, but it didn't meet my needs. Actually it overshot my needs.

Can you guys help out?

 

[Dickfore]

which ones did you try?

 

[V0ODO0CH1LD]

LaTex, MathType, MATLAB and mathematica.

 

[ZapperZ]

I know of many people who use Word to type out their manuscripts.

Zz.

 

[Dickfore]

LaTex, MathType, MATLAB and mathematica.

I'm afraid those are the mainstream ones. If you think it's hard to use them, your prospects in a scientific carrier are rather bleak.

 

[jhae2.718]

I know of many people who use Word to type out their manuscripts.

I've never quite understood why people would use Word to write papers. I will concede the (arguable) point that LaTeX has a steep learning curve, but in my opinion the many benefits are well worth the initial effort.

 

[ZapperZ]

I've never quite understood why people would use Word to write papers. I will concede the (arguable) point that LaTeX has a steep learning curve, but in my opinion the many benefits are well worth the initial effort.

It is because it is simpler, and the final typesetting is done by the editors of the journal. Frankly, I can fully understand why. It is difficult and time-consuming enough to write a manuscript. No one wants to have the added struggle of dealing with latex issues.

Zz.