What Happened to LaTeX Click-to-See Code Function?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the functionality of LaTeX code visibility on a forum, specifically the ability to click on LaTeX images to view the underlying code. Participants explore changes in this feature and its implications for learning LaTeX.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that the click-to-see code function for LaTeX images appears to be missing, which was previously helpful for learning.
  • Another participant suggests trying right-clicking as a potential workaround to access the code.
  • A third participant mentions that users of Firefox might encounter a MathJax menu that could be hidden, indicating a possible change in how the feature is accessed.
  • There is a query about when this change occurred, with a participant recalling that the functionality was available as of May 17-19, 2011.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty about the current status of the click-to-see code function and whether it has been permanently removed or altered. There is no consensus on the reasons for the change or its implications.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific browser behaviors and historical timelines, but the discussion lacks clarity on the technical reasons behind the changes to the LaTeX functionality.

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Once upon a time I could click on a LaTeX image and a new window with the code used to generate the image would pop up. This was super useful in learning LaTeX. This function gone?
 
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Try right-clicking.
 
Using Firefox, you might get the MathJax menu hiding as shown here:


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But if you scroll the page you can find it as shown here:


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Interesting. When did all this happen? I used to just click on an image.
 

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