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

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The discussion revolves around the methods for viewing LaTeX source code in Mathjax images, including user experiences and observations regarding font size adjustments in LaTeX rendering.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention that right-clicking on a Mathjax image and selecting "Show Source" reveals the LaTeX code, as noted in the Mathjax documentation.
  • One participant expresses surprise that this method has not been widely recognized, suggesting that it was previously mentioned in another forum thread.
  • Another participant observes that increasing the font size also increases the size of the LaTeX output, providing an example to illustrate this point.
  • There is a reiteration of the source code viewing method, with one participant acknowledging the potential for redundancy in sharing this information.

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Participants generally agree on the method for viewing LaTeX source code, but there is some uncertainty regarding the awareness of this method among users. The discussion includes repeated mentions of the same points without clear consensus on the necessity of reiteration.

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Some participants reference previous discussions on other forums, indicating that there may be varying levels of familiarity with the topic among users.

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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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