LaTeX WYSIWYG Editor Bug: Unintended TEX Tags Inserted with Symbols?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a potential bug in a LaTeX WYSIWYG editor, specifically regarding the automatic insertion of itex tags when selecting symbols from a drop-down menu. Participants explore whether this behavior is a result of user error, browser compatibility, or an unintended feature of the editor.

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  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about whether the issue is a bug or user error, noting that itex tags are automatically inserted when selecting symbols from the LaTeX drop-down.
  • Another participant suggests that the itex tags are added when the cursor is not inside existing inline LaTeX tags, based on their experience with a specific browser.
  • A different participant confirms that itex tags are inserted even when the cursor is within existing itex tags, indicating a potential flaw in the editor's functionality.
  • One participant inquires about the browser being used, noting that they do not experience the same issue with Firefox.
  • A participant identifies their browser as Firefox 10.0.2, implying that browser differences may affect the behavior of the editor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the behavior is a bug or user error, and there are competing views regarding the influence of different browsers on the issue.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clarity on whether the behavior is consistent across all browsers and the potential for user-specific factors to influence the experience.

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I'm not sure if this is a bug, or I am just an idiot and using this thing wrong, but when you click something in the LaTeX drop-down thing that appears to the right, for instance, a greek letter or something, the thing automatically inputs it where the cursor is, but includes a free set of itex tags with it!

I'm not particularly adept with LaTeX, to begin with, but I know how to write every type of symbol I could need for my particular math level. However, when I need some uncommon greek letter or something, I go to the drop-down, and click the thing I need, and BAM. It plops down what I was looking for with surrounding TEX tags right in the middle of my equation that already has TEX tags.

Am I an idiot, this this my browser doing this, or is this unintended?
 
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If I understand the situation correctly it adds itex tags each time you are not inside an inline LaTeX surrounded by the itex tags. At least that's what I see happening here (Opera/XP).
 
Even if my cursor is within a set of itex tags where I want to place some symbol, the editor adds itex tags within the itex tags I already have.
 
QuarkCharmer said:
Even if my cursor is within a set of itex tags where I want to place some symbol, the editor adds itex tags within the itex tags I already have.

May I ask you what browser you are using?? I don't experience your problem with firefox.
 
Firefox 10.0.2
 

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