LaTeX Latex takes a while to be rendered

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LaTeX rendering on the forum is experiencing delays, with users reporting wait times of several seconds before seeing rendered symbols instead of code. The LaTeX preview feature is not functioning as expected, leaving users unsure how to add superscripts, subscripts, and Greek letters. Some users have noted improvements in rendering speed after adjustments were made, while others still face issues, particularly on specific browsers like Opera. There is ongoing discussion about the need for better tools and guides for using LaTeX effectively, as well as concerns about page scrolling disruptions during rendering. Overall, users are seeking a more efficient and user-friendly experience with LaTeX on the platform.
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One issue I ran into while trying to solve another problem is MathJax timing out waiting for fonts and then degrading to using images. If one uses their own fonts to override PF fonts forum-wide, MathJax can't load the fonts it needs to render latex and sits and spins for a certain period time.

Why is MathJax using image fonts instead of web fonts?

MathJax times out waiting for fonts to arrive: You can tell by entering javascript:alert(MathJax.Message.Log()) into the URL location type-in area (and pressing RETURN), and checking if there is a message about switching to image fonts. This can happen in particular if your network connection is relatively slow. In v2.0, the timeout was lengthened somewhat, and MathJax will switch only if the first font fails to arrive (if it succeeds in obtaining one font, it assumes it can get the rest).

http://docs.mathjax.org/en/latest/m...athjax-using-image-fonts-instead-of-web-fonts

Other reasons for issues can be found in the above linked page.
 

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