Why Do My LaTeX Inputs Only Work with Four Dollar Signs in the Forum?

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The discussion revolves around issues related to LaTeX input formatting in the forum, specifically the use of dollar signs as delimiters for mathematical expressions. Participants explore the correct syntax for in-line and displayed math, as well as troubleshooting steps for display issues.

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  • One participant reports that their LaTeX inputs only work with four dollar signs, expressing confusion about the expected syntax.
  • Another participant clarifies that the delimiters for in-line math are ## and for displayed math are $$, suggesting that the original poster may be using the wrong symbols.
  • A third participant suggests refreshing the page if the LaTeX does not display correctly, indicating a potential technical issue.
  • The original poster later confirms that using the correct delimiters in preview mode resolved their issue, indicating a successful adjustment.

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Participants generally agree on the correct delimiters for LaTeX input, but there is some uncertainty regarding the original poster's experience and whether technical issues may have contributed to their confusion.

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There may be limitations in understanding the forum's formatting rules, as well as potential technical issues affecting the display of LaTeX inputs.

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Users of the forum who are interested in formatting mathematical expressions using LaTeX, particularly those encountering similar issues with input delimiters.

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I have unfortunately a problem, if I make my inputs only with two dollar signs, that these are not indicated, but only with 4 dollar signs.

Unfortunately, I cannot make my latex inputs in the text in such a way, like e.g.

The formula is as follows $f(x)=x^2$, form the derivative of this formula.
 
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Hi,

Not clear to me what is going wrong... the delimiters for in-line math are ## and for displayed math $$

So you type "The formula is as follows $$f(x)=x^2$$ and ... " and you get: $$f(x)=x^2$$ and ...

And if you type "The formula is as follows ##f(x)=x^2## and ... " you get: ##f(x)=x^2## and ...

##\ ##
 
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And if it doesn't display hit the "reload" this page icon..
 
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Thanks BvU and hutchphd for your help 👍, I just tried it in preview mode, with # it works now like it wanted to 😀
 
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