How to type Maths Equation in Blog

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around how to effectively type mathematical equations in a blog, specifically using WordPress. Participants explore various methods, including the use of LaTeX, image support, and alternative software solutions for incorporating math symbols.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses the challenge of typing mathematical symbols in a WordPress blog and currently resorts to copying symbols from other sites.
  • Another participant introduces LaTeX as a potential solution but notes that PF blogs do not support LaTeX.
  • Several participants inquire about the support for images in PF blogs, with some expressing doubt about this capability.
  • A suggestion is made to use freeware programs that convert LaTeX code to GIF images as a workaround for including math in blogs.
  • A participant mentions the built-in LaTeX features available for WordPress.com users, providing a link for further information.
  • Another participant discusses the ability to change font size and color of equations in WordPress, sharing a relevant link.
  • One participant shares their personal use of TeXaide 4 for LaTeX typesetting.
  • A suggestion is made for a Linux program called KLatexFormula that allows users to write in LaTeX and export equations as images in various formats.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the support for images in PF blogs, with some expressing uncertainty. Multiple methods and tools for typing mathematical equations are proposed, but no single solution is agreed upon.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the support for LaTeX and images in PF blogs, as well as the availability of specific software solutions, which remain unresolved in the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for bloggers using WordPress who are interested in incorporating mathematical content into their posts, as well as those seeking software solutions for LaTeX typesetting.

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Recently I am planning to start a blog with wordpress. I am thinking of posting some mathematics question...but how am I supposed to type in all the symbols?

Currently I have to copy the symbols from other site and paste them in my own blog...
 
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Do Pf blogs support images?
 
Kurdt said:
Do Pf blogs support images?

I don't think so.
 
Moonbear said:
I don't think so.

Never mind then. I was going to suggest that as a simple way to get around the problem since one can find a variety of freeware programs that convert latex code to gif images.
 
Kurdt said:
Never mind then. I was going to suggest that as a simple way to get around the problem since one can find a variety of freeware programs that convert latex code to gif images.

could you provide a link to one, I would very much like to have this program, and yet am too lazy to go find one:rolleyes:
 
Oerg said:
could you provide a link to one, I would very much like to have this program, and yet am too lazy to go find one:rolleyes:

I personally use TeXaide 4 occasionally.
 
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If you are using Linux, ther is a program called KLatexFormula that allows you to write in LaTeX then copy into you document as if they were pictures under a whole suite of image formats (jpeg, png etc...).
 

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