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I was thinking about writing an Insights article, but when I went to the Dashboard, I didn't find an easy way to render LaTex. How do people typically do mathematics symbols in Insights?
Thanks,
Daryl
Thanks,
Daryl
Mathematical Symbols in Insights: How to Use LaTeX for Beautiful Equations
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the use of LaTeX for rendering mathematical symbols in Insights articles on Physics Forums. Participants share their experiences and methods for formatting equations, addressing issues related to spacing and rendering across different browsers.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Daryl inquires about the process for rendering LaTeX in Insights articles, noting difficulty in finding an easy method.
- One participant mentions using a preview button and offers assistance for Daryl's article.
- Another participant describes their method of using a TeX editor and converting symbols for use in Insights, highlighting challenges with formatting adjustments.
- Mark points out that inline LaTeX has excessive spacing in Insights articles compared to forum posts, suggesting it may be a Wordpress issue.
- Another participant speculates that the default alignment of equations may be centered rather than left-justified.
- Multiple participants report similar spacing issues across different browsers, including Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Brave.
- One participant notes the release of MathJax 3.1, suggesting it may have introduced the spacing issue and expresses intent to check the change log for potential adjustments.
- Several participants confirm that the issue has been resolved in final published articles, though some still experience it in preview mode.
- Mark expresses satisfaction with the final appearance of his article despite lingering issues in preview mode.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the existence of spacing issues in LaTeX rendering for Insights articles, but there is no consensus on the cause or whether it can be adjusted. Some participants report that the issue has been resolved in final published articles, while others note it persists in preview mode.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention specific browser versions and their experiences, indicating that the rendering issues may vary depending on the browser used. There are unresolved aspects regarding the default settings of MathJax and how they affect LaTeX formatting.
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There is a preview button on the right side bar. Excited for your Insight, let me know if you need more help!
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The inline symbols are ##A## and the separated $$ A $$. I normally use a TeX editor (with $A$ and $$A$$) and then apply global search and substitute commands of a text editor to switch them ($ to ## followed by #### to $$). What is a bit annoying are the carriage returns which behave differently and some begin-end sections as itemize, which have to be manually adjusted. Also the sections and subsections have to be changed into headline sizes. I still like my method, as I'll have a pdf at the end, not only the Insight on PF.
To check formats, use the "Preview" button, which generates a rendered html version in a different tab of the browser.
To check formats, use the "Preview" button, which generates a rendered html version in a different tab of the browser.
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For Insights articles, I'm seeing that inline Latex has quite a lot of spacing before and after each math expression -- I guess this is a Wordpress thing, since normal forum posts do not seem to have this issue. Here is an example of what I mean:
Are we pretty much resigned to this is the way it is, or is there something that can be done?
(I'm using Firefox 80.0, in case that is at all relevant.)
Thanks for any advice,
Mark
Are we pretty much resigned to this is the way it is, or is there something that can be done?
(I'm using Firefox 80.0, in case that is at all relevant.)
Thanks for any advice,
Mark
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It looks like the default may be centered rather than left justified.
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Anyone noticing this with another browser?Redbelly98 said:
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Looks like MathJax 3.1 just came out and this is a result. Must have been added as a default. I'll look at the change log. Maybe I can change the default spacing. Let me know if you find anything.
https://www.mathjax.org/MathJax-v3-1-0-available/
https://www.mathjax.org/MathJax-v3-1-0-available/
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Same thing in Edge, ver. 85.0.564.41Greg Bernhardt said:
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I see the same thing in Safari and Brave.Greg Bernhardt said:
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This issue has been resolved
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Looks good on Firefox - thanks.Greg Bernhardt said:
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Thanks Greg!Greg Bernhardt said:
Not a huge deal, but the issue still appears when doing a preview of an Insights article I am currently editing. But as long as it looks okay in final published articles, and I see that it does, that should be okay.
Thanks again,
Mark
p.s. I'm using Firefox
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FYI, the inline-Latex issue is now fixed for preview mode as well.Redbelly98 said:
(And I just submitted that Insights article I promised you, Greg.) :-)
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I just read through your Insight and it not only reads great, it looks beautiful.Redbelly98 said:
Thanks @Redbelly98 and @Greg Bernhardt.
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