Notation, i.e. making your post look like math

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use of mathematical notation in forum posts, specifically focusing on the tools and methods available for formatting equations and symbols. Participants explore both modern and traditional approaches to inputting mathematical content.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about using Maple for proper mathematical notation in posts.
  • Another participant mentions the availability of a button with a capital sigma (\Sigma) for selecting symbols, suggesting that learning LaTeX is still beneficial.
  • Concerns are raised about the clunkiness of the current system, with a request for a more WYSIWYG-like interface for composing posts.
  • A participant points out that the preview feature allows users to see formulas, contrasting it with earlier methods where users had to write code without any preview.
  • Links to external resources for LaTeX editing are shared, highlighting different tools available for users.
  • Some participants express a preference for the old method of inputting notation, describing it as more natural and "vintage."
  • There are mentions of user settings potentially affecting the visibility of certain features, such as the sigma button.
  • A suggestion is made to use the Prime Skin to access updates and features more effectively.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the usability of the current mathematical notation tools, with some favoring the traditional methods and others advocating for the newer features. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to inputting mathematical notation.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note limitations in their user settings that may affect their experience with the forum's notation tools. There is also a lack of consensus on the effectiveness of the current tools versus older methods.

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Can someone please tell me how I can put proper mathematical notation in my posts? Can I use Maple to do this?
 
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Welcome to PF, kennykroot.

In the olden days, new members used to read this thread to learn LaTex, but now all you have to do it click on the button with a capital sigma ([tex]\Sigma[/tex]) on it. You'll get a pop-up from which to select the symbols. But you might want to learn to do it the "old-fashioned" way also. :wink:
 
Wow, that's awfully clunky. Isn't there something more WYSIWYG-ish where I actually see the mathematical symbols instead of the code as you compose the post.

Thanks!
 
kennykroot said:
Wow, that's awfully clunky. Isn't there something more WYSIWYG-ish where I actually see the mathematical symbols instead of the code as you compose the post.

Thanks!

You don't ask for much do you? :rolleyes:

If you click on preview post at any time, you will be able to see the formulae. If you think that's "clunky" then I can't imagine what you'd think a few weeks ago when the preview wasn't there, and the add-on wasn't there, so users had to write the code themselves. At least we have LaTex enabled on this forum, unlike other forums.
 
Kids! :rolleyes: :-p

Someone posted this link a few months ago. It's not all that different from what you here...it's just that the preview doesn't take a long time.
http://www.hamline.edu/~arundquist/equationeditor/
 
I don't see the little sigma anywhere :'( Although I quite prefer the old method, it seems more natural, and its sort of like vintage, and i heard that's in right now :)
 
Gib Z said:
I don't see the little sigma anywhere :'( Although I quite prefer the old method, it seems more natural, and its sort of like vintage, and i heard that's in right now :)

its next to the php and # icons
 
I don't see those either, even in advanced mode >.< Something is wrong maybe its in my user settings..
 
Use the Prime Skin. Almost any update these days is seen only with Prime skin.
 
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There are many LaTeX editors. One free one is here:

http://www.sitmo.com/latex/

I prefer using the (commercial) MathType package myself.

- Warren
 

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