Suggestion Using iTex and TeX Tags for TeX: Feasible Conversion?

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The discussion centers on the use of itex and tex tags for enclosing TeX, questioning why these are preferred over the simpler $ and $$ symbols. Participants express a desire for a conversion to the more user-friendly notation, citing ease of typing as a significant advantage. Some users reference existing resources that may clarify the situation. The conversation indicates a general welcome for the proposed change among users. Overall, there is a strong interest in simplifying the input method for TeX formatting.
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Is there a good reason for why we're using itex and tex tags to enclose TeX instead of the standard (and much easier to type) $ and $$? Would it be at all feasible (or desirable) to convert to the latter? I know I for one would greatly welcome such a conversion!

Apologies if this has been brought up before, but I couldn't find anything.
 
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morphism said:
Is there a good reason for why we're using itex and tex tags to enclose TeX instead of the standard (and much easier to type) $ and $$? Would it be at all feasible (or desirable) to convert to the latter? I know I for one would greatly welcome such a conversion!

Apologies if this has been brought up before, but I couldn't find anything.

Maybe you can :)

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=546968
 

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