LaTeX Uncovering the Source: How to View Latex Code in Mathjax Images

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The discussion highlights a feature of Mathjax that allows users to view the source code of any Mathjax-rendered image by right-clicking and selecting "Show Source," which opens a window displaying the LaTeX code. This functionality is noted as being overlooked by many users. Additionally, it is mentioned that increasing the font size also enlarges the LaTeX output, which was previously discussed in another thread. The conversation reflects a sense of surprise that this information is not widely recognized, while also acknowledging the value of reiterating such tips for clarity.
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It's strange no one has noticed but after reading through the Mathjax documentation guide, all you have to do to view the source code is right click over any Mathjax image and click "Show Source". A new window will pop up with the Latex code.

Jameson

EDIT: Try it here $ \displaystyle \begin{array}{*{20}c} {x = \frac{{ - b \pm \sqrt {b^2 - 4ac} }}{{2a}}} & {{\rm{when}}} & {ax^2 + bx + c = 0} \\ \end{array}$
 
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Jameson said:
It's strange no one has noticed but after reading through the Mathjax documentation guide, all you have to do to view the source code is right click over any Mathjax image and click "Show Source". A new window will pop up with the Latex code.

Jameson

EDIT: Try it here $ \displaystyle \begin{array}{*{20}c} {x = \frac{{ - b \pm \sqrt {b^2 - 4ac} }}{{2a}}} & {{\rm{when}}} & {ax^2 + bx + c = 0} \\ \end{array}$

This is something I explicitly said in the thread on http://www.mathhelpboards.com/showthread.php?27-How-to-use-LaTeX-on-this-site...I suppose people didn't read it thoroughly enough then?
 
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There's something that I noted too:

When increasing the size of the font, the font of LaTeX increases as well. Example:

This is $1+1=2.$ Now by increasing the font we have, This is $1+1=2.$
 
Chris L T521 said:
This is something I explicitly said in the thread on http://www.mathhelpboards.com/showthread.php?27-How-to-use-LaTeX-on-this-site...I suppose people didn't read it thoroughly enough then?

Haha, sorry. I was under the impression that people didn't know how to view the source code for Latex at all. Can't hurt to have a little repetitiveness.
 
Jameson said:
Haha, sorry. I was under the impression that people didn't know how to view the source code for Latex at all. Can't hurt to have a little repetitiveness.

It's fine...no worries! ;P
 

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