Looking for a free scientific word processor with LaTeX capabilities?

  • Thread starter Thread starter willworkforfood
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Scientific
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on finding a free scientific word processor with LaTeX capabilities for creating mathematical symbols such as integration, differentiation, and summation. Users recommend MathType as a powerful alternative to the built-in equation editor in Microsoft Office, highlighting its compatibility with various processors. The conversation also suggests utilizing LaTeX with a syntax-highlighting editor and a comprehensive manual for effective document preparation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with LaTeX syntax and commands
  • Understanding of mathematical notation and symbols
  • Experience with word processors, specifically MathType
  • Basic knowledge of operating systems, particularly Mac OS X
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore LaTeX document preparation techniques
  • Research syntax-highlighting editors compatible with LaTeX
  • Investigate MathType features and compatibility with different platforms
  • Study LaTeX manuals for advanced mathematical typesetting
USEFUL FOR

Researchers, students, and academics who require a robust solution for scientific writing and mathematical typesetting will benefit from this discussion.

willworkforfood
Messages
54
Reaction score
0
This is probably slightly off-topic, so I must begin my post apologizing for that. :smile:

I am seeking a free scientific word processor that can do something similar to the tex bracket command on this board, so that I may make symbols for integration, differentiation, summation, et. al. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it greatly.
 
Computer science news on Phys.org
I like MathType. This is the upgrade from the "equation editor" that MS puts on its Office applications, but Math Type can work with just about any other processor as well. I've only used the Mac versions, and I only assume the Wintel version is the same.
 
Apple Mac OS X's Equation Editor Appleworks Extension, it is found at Macintosh HD/ Applications/AppleWorks/AppleWorks Essentials/Equation Editor/Carbon/Equation Editor. I keep it in my dock for easy access, it is very helpful in writing papers and such.
 
What's wrong with LaTeX? Get yourself a decent syntax-highlighting editor (too numerous and platform-dependent to mention just one) and a good LaTeX manual by your side, and you're set.
 

Similar threads

Programming an XBox One to do scientific computation?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
4K
Admissions Comments on PhD Statement of Purpose
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Graduate Quantum nonlocality and "spooky action at a distance"
  • · Replies 140 ·
5
Replies
140
Views
12K
Requesting suggestions for languages, libraries, and architectures for parallel (and sometimes non parallel) numerical and scientific computations
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
LaTeX Copying latex codes between PF and external Latex software
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Should the public know what you are thinking and concluding?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
High School Good free program for creating scientific documents?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
4K
LaTeX Guide to Using LaTeX for Equations
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
Mathematica How to type mathematical equations using LaTeX
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Center of mass and momentum- A question about systems
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
2K