Help with Physics Forum Editing: LaTeX & More

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around editing on the Physics Forum, specifically focusing on the use of LaTeX for formatting equations. Participants inquire about available resources and share tips for accessing LaTeX source code for equations.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks if there is a document available to assist with editing on the Physics Forum, particularly regarding LaTeX.
  • Another participant mentions that an extensive LaTeX guide is being developed.
  • A participant expresses enthusiasm for the development of the LaTeX guide, indicating its potential usefulness.
  • Instructions are provided for Mac OS users on how to view LaTeX source code for equations, with a request for similar information for Windows users.
  • A Windows user confirms that right-clicking on equations allows access to the LaTeX source code.
  • A participant points out a mistake in a PDF file related to LaTeX tags, emphasizing the importance of closing tags correctly.
  • It is noted that the new LaTeX guide has been posted and is accessible in the feedback forum.
  • Participants express gratitude to those involved in creating the LaTeX guide.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for a LaTeX guide and express appreciation for its development. However, there are no explicit disagreements noted in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific operating systems and methods for accessing LaTeX source code, which may not apply universally. There is also a reference to a mistake in a document that may affect users' understanding of LaTeX formatting.

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Is there any document giving help with editing on the Physics Forum sites. Presumably Latex editing is available using [tex]and[/tex]?
 
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We are actually in the process of developing an extensive latex guide.
 
Excellent news Greg

Such a document would be really helpful

Peter
 
In the meantime you can see the LaTeX source for any equation by clicking on it in a certain way. Under Mac OS with a one-button mouse, I control-click, then choose "Show Source" from the resulting popup menu. I don't know how this works under Windows with a "normal" mouse.
 
For windows, you can right click on the equations and select "Show Source" and you will get a window popped up showing the code for the equation. :smile:
 
As of now check https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=386951 . Note there is a nasty mistake at the very beginning of the pdf file - tex tags should be always closed with [/tеx].
 
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The new LaTeX guide has been posted. It's a sticky in the feedback forum. Link.
 
Awesome!

Thanks Fredrik, micromass, Redbelly98, and vela for putting this together. :smile:
 

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