Mastering Equation Typing: Tips and Tricks for Beautiful Formulas

[quantum123]

How does everyone type such beautiful equations here?
Really wish to learn, can anyone help?

 

[Pengwuino]

The language the forum uses is LaTeX. There is a guide somewhere on the forum for how to do it. You can also click other posters equations to see the TeX code that generated it, that's a good way to learn. LaTeX is heavily used in scientific writing so a simple googling will find a treasure trove of info.

 

[quantum123]

Thanks ! :

 

[quantum123]

But is there a way to test it out before posting?

 

[quantum123]

Oh I got it, just use the preview post. Thanks anyway!

 

[Pengwuino]

Not that I know of outside of going a step further and downloading a compiler. If all you want is to type a few equations on the forum, I think just writing it up and posting it is the best option. Then you can just edit it until it's right I suppose...

 

[jtbell]

See here for an introduction to using LaTeX on this forum:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=8997

 

[quantum123]

I love it! Thanks!