Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the vertical offset observed in LaTeX formatting, specifically the square root notation, when viewed in Safari on an iPad. Participants explore whether this issue is specific to certain devices or browsers, and consider potential causes such as font rendering and browser engines.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes a slight vertical offset in the LaTeX expression \(\sqrt{ab}\) when viewed in Safari on an iPad.
- Another participant claims they do not see the offset, suggesting it may be an isolated issue.
- A different participant confirms the offset is visible on Safari on an iPad and inquires about the device/browser used for a screenshot that did not show the issue.
- One participant reports seeing the same offset in Firefox on an iPhone.
- Another participant observes the offset in Safari on a 2019 iMac running the latest version of MacOS.
- One participant mentions that the display is fine in Firefox on Android.
- There is speculation that the issue may be related to Apple environments or specifically to WebKit, which is used by Safari on iOS devices.
- One participant proposes that the offset might be a font issue.
- Another participant conducts an informal experiment with longer LaTeX expressions to see if the baseline height varies with different letters.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the vertical offset is a universal issue or specific to certain devices or browsers. Multiple competing views remain regarding the cause of the observed offset.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights potential dependencies on specific devices, browser versions, and rendering engines, but does not resolve the underlying causes of the observed offset.
