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Is LATEX broken? I put an equation in this thread and it doen't appear to be generating for me...
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=3361568#post3361568
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=3361568#post3361568
LATEX is a typesetting system used for creating high-quality technical and scientific documents. It is particularly popular among mathematicians, scientists, and engineers.
There could be several reasons for this. Make sure you have properly enclosed your equations in \begin{equation} and \end{equation} tags. Also, check for any missing or incorrect symbols or formatting. If the issue persists, try compiling your document again or consult online resources for troubleshooting tips.
To insert special symbols and characters in LATEX equations, you can use the backslash (\) followed by the name of the symbol or character. For example, \alpha for α, \Sigma for Σ, \frac for fractions, and so on. You can also use the appropriate packages to access a wider range of symbols and characters.
You can use the align environment in LATEX to align multiple equations in a single line. Simply enclose each equation in \begin{align} and \end{align} tags and use the & symbol to specify the alignment points. For example, \begin{align} x+y=2 \\ x-y=0 \end{align} will align the two equations at the equal sign.
Yes, you can use LATEX equations in Microsoft Word by installing a LATEX-to-Word converter plugin. However, the conversion may not be perfect and some formatting may be lost. It is recommended to use a dedicated LATEX editor for creating and editing equations.