Preview Post - Is There a Way?

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Users are inquiring about the ability to preview posts before submission, particularly regarding LaTeX formatting. While there is a "preview post" option available, it has been noted that LaTeX does not display correctly in the preview. Some users express confusion about this functionality, believing that LaTeX was not working in previews. However, others confirm that LaTeX does indeed show up in the preview. The discussion highlights the need for clarity on the preview feature's capabilities.
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Is there a way to preview a post before submission? It would be nice so I don't have to edit the post/latex code after I've submitted the thread.
 
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You can preview a post (by clicking on "preview post") but unfortunately, the LaTeX doesn't show up in the preview.
 
cristo said:
...the LaTeX doesn't show up in the preview.
Sure it does!
 
Doc Al said:
Sure it does!

Indeed it does! I could've sworn the last time I tried to preview a post with LaTeX in it, it didn't work. Ahh well, thanks Doc!
 

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