Why is my Latex not working properly after recent changes?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around issues with LaTeX rendering on the Physics Forums platform following recent changes to the system, including a switch to MathJax 3. Participants are experiencing various problems with LaTeX commands not displaying correctly, issues with the preview function, and inconsistencies across different browsers. The scope includes technical troubleshooting and user experiences related to LaTeX functionality.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report that LaTeX commands, such as \lim, are not rendering correctly, with changes in letter casing observed.
  • Others mention that the preview function is not rendering LaTeX at all, making it difficult to verify posts before submission.
  • One participant notes that LaTeX seems to work fine in some areas but not in others, such as specific forum threads.
  • There are claims that caching issues may be affecting LaTeX rendering, with suggestions to clear browser caches.
  • Some participants express frustration over the changes, suggesting that the previous system was functioning well and should not have been altered.
  • There are reports of LaTeX rendering issues being linked to the switch to MathJax 3, with some custom functions breaking as a result.
  • Participants discuss the performance of the new system, with some noting that it appears to load more slowly, particularly regarding LaTeX rendering.
  • Concerns are raised about the editing experience, particularly when refreshing pages causing rendered LaTeX to appear in the editor instead of the code.
  • Some users report that LaTeX disappears when using the select text popup menu, complicating quoting and replying to posts.
  • There are mixed reports about the current state of LaTeX functionality, with some users stating it seems to be working again while others continue to experience issues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there are significant issues with LaTeX rendering and the preview function, but there is no consensus on the extent or specific nature of these problems. Multiple competing views remain regarding the effectiveness of the recent changes and the performance of the system.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include unresolved issues with specific LaTeX commands, the impact of caching on rendering, and the variability of experiences across different browsers and operating systems. Some participants mention that the changes may have introduced new bugs or broken existing functionality.

  • #31
Ibix said:
LaTeX is still entirely missing from selected-and-replied text. Replying to the whole email and editing out what I don't want remains a workaround.
This will likely never have a workaround because the select-to-quote only copies the rendered text. The latex is built from CSS.
 
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  • #32
PeroK said:
The whole page is coming and going. On the list of threads page and viewing threads. The content appears briefly and then vanishes. This has been happening all evening. Firefox (latest version).
Like a flicker? All content or just latex? Or some content and not others?
 
  • #33
Greg Bernhardt said:
What browser and version?
MSFT Edge 44.18362.449.0, on Win 10
 
  • #34
Greg Bernhardt said:
Like a flicker? All content or just latex? Or some content and not others?
All the content. It generally stays if I hold the scroll bar.
 
  • #35
PeroK said:
All the content. It generally stays if I hold the scroll bar.
What browser and version?
 
  • #36
Mark44 said:
MSFT Edge 44.18362.449.0, on Win 10
Latest Edge is 83, can you update and then let me know if that helps
 
  • #37
Greg Bernhardt said:
What browser and version?
Fixed today.
 

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