Suggesting Inline LaTeX Expressions in Learning Material

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the suggestion to improve the LaTeX learning material on Physics Forums by including guidance on typing inline LaTeX expressions. Participants express concerns regarding the current state of the material in light of recent changes with MathJax.

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  • Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that inline LaTeX expression guidance should be added to the existing LaTeX learning material, particularly in a specific guide.
  • Another participant supports this suggestion, indicating agreement.
  • A different participant notes that the current LaTeX guidance needs rewriting due to changes introduced by MathJax, but expresses uncertainty about the timing of such updates.
  • Another participant agrees that much of the existing LaTeX information will require revision but suggests waiting until the new implementation is more stable.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the LaTeX learning material needs updates, but there is uncertainty about the timing and extent of these changes due to the ongoing testing of MathJax.

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I recently found out that every LaTeX expression I type is displayed in a new line. I had to search https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=499624" tread or any of its links.

May I suggest that how to type inline expressions be included in the LaTeX learning material? It would be especially useful if it was included in https://www.physicsforums.com/misc/howtolatex.pdf" very concise and comprehensive guide.

Thanks.
 
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seconded :smile:
 


Actually Redbelly's thread needs to be rewritten, as with the introduction of MatJax soem things are no longer true. I am not sure if it makes sense to change it right now - I am not sure what are Greg's plans (well, I know he wants MathJax to become standard part of PF, I am not sure it will happen now - from what I understand it is still in the testing phase).
 


Agreed, much of the "how to LaTeX" information at PF will need rewriting, but let's wait until more of the bugs are worked out of the new implementation.
 

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