Typing math symbols with the alt key on Mac

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The discussion centers around the challenges of typing mathematical and Greek symbols on different operating systems, particularly comparing Mac and PC keyboards. Mac users can easily type symbols using the alt key, while PC users face limitations, often relying on alt codes or HTML character codes, which may not be universally supported across browsers. Participants express frustration over the inconvenience of typing and reading symbols like pi and square root, advocating for a system where common symbols could be easily copied from the reply page. The conversation highlights the advantages of LaTeX for clarity in mathematical expressions, but acknowledges that not all users are familiar with it. There is a consensus that while alt codes can work, they require memorization and may not display correctly for all users, suggesting a need for a more user-friendly solution to enhance accessibility for everyone.
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Hootenanny said:
The LaTeX code renders as a PNG graphic, I believe IE browsers prior to V7.0 will not render PNG transparency without a JavaScript fix.

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rewebster said:
thanks--I appreciate someone with 'knowledge'':approve:
Anytime, glad to be of service :smile:
 
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