Off-line program to write math formula

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A user seeks an offline program for writing math formulas in standard LaTeX format, expressing a willingness to learn LaTeX coding. They require the ability to convert these formulas for use in MS Office, as they are dissatisfied with the MS Math Editor. Mathcast is mentioned as a user-friendly option for creating documents with formulas that can be easily copied into word processors. MathType is highlighted as a preferred alternative to the MS Office equation editor, offering enhanced features, better visual quality for equations, and the capability to export LaTeX code, although it comes with a cost.
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I am looking for a program ( off-line) that makes me write math formula and equation in a standard LaTeX form. I am not familar with LaTeX but I can learn the codes fast. I also need the created formula to be transformed into Ms-Office as I am not happy with MS-math editor.
 
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Not exactly latex, but Mathcast allows you to create documents of your formulas in a nice easy way and then you can copy and paste them into a word processor kind of program.
 
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For many years I've used MathType as a replacement for the MS Office equation editor, for inserting equations into MS Word documents. It has more features, produces better-looking equations, and can export LaTeX code which I've used occasionally here on PF. Its main drawback is that you have to pay for it.

http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/
 
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