Edit window suddenly renders LaTex, so can't edit the eqn.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a technical issue related to the editing interface of a forum, specifically concerning the rendering of LaTeX in the edit window. Participants share their experiences and potential workarounds for editing mathematical expressions without premature rendering.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports that the edit window began rendering LaTeX, making it difficult to edit mathematical expressions.
  • Another participant confirms experiencing the same issue and describes a workaround involving toggling the BB code, although they caution that this may remove LaTeX code entirely.
  • A different participant expresses frustration after using the toggle, resulting in the loss of all LaTeX notation and requiring them to re-type it.
  • Some participants acknowledge the oversight of not warning others about the potential loss of LaTeX when toggling BB code.
  • One participant suggests that disabling the rendering feature by default would be beneficial, as it allows for typing in BB code without automatic parsing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the existence of the issue with LaTeX rendering in the edit window and share similar frustrations. However, there are differing opinions on the effectiveness of the proposed workarounds and whether the rendering feature should be disabled by default.

Contextual Notes

Participants note limitations in the editing interface, particularly regarding the loss of LaTeX notation when toggling BB code, which remains unresolved.

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In composing a reply to the thread https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...-of-a-continued-fraction.993857/#post-6395923 I find that the edit window has begun rendering LaTex within the edit window itself, so I can't edit any of the mathematical expressions. How can I return to the normal mode of editing?
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I too have encountered that premature rendering behavior ##-## like you, I don't want the ##\LaTeX## rendered, other than in Preview, until I've decided that I want to post what I've written ##-## I've circumvented this problem by clicking the 'Toggle BB code' cogwheel icon, which produces display of the non-rendered LaTeX code, [edit: this technique may remove the LaTeX code, leaving only the unadorned text of the expressions] wheupon I then select and copy, then paste it back in, and I can then edit it again . . .
 
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Before reading your post, I tried toggling BB code. The edit window quit rendering LaTex but it also deleted all the LaTex notation. So I must re-type all the LaTex. Now I'm scared of toggling BB code!
 
Stephen Tashi said:
Before reading your post, I tried toggling BB code. The edit window quit rendering LaTex but it also deleted all the LaTex notation. So I must re-type all the LaTex. Now I'm scared of toggling BB code!
Holy X, I'm sorry, I've encountered that too, and I failed to warn you of it ##-## again I apologize ##-## I acknowledge that I consider not warning you of that to be a full effup on my part , , ,
 
Don't worry. I tried it on my own initiative - before you suggested it.
 
Stephen Tashi said:
Don't worry. I tried it on my own initiative - before you suggested it.
I get that, and I thank you for your graciously giving me a pass; I still think that I should have remembered and warned of that possibility before suggesting the tactic ##-## sorry and thanks, Sir.
 
sysprog said:
I acknowledge [...] , , ,
That you used the coma comma key in an attempt to form an ellipsis. . . . :-p . :DD
Lol, , , .j/k. . :wink:

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One of the reasons to disable that feature by default. I type in the BB code and the formulas and nothing gets parsed outside the preview window.
 
mfb said:
One of the reasons to disable that feature by default. I type in the BB code and the formulas and nothing gets parsed outside the preview window.

I also type inn BB code, but nevertheless I have also been hit by this bug.
 

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