LaTeX Write Maths in Forum: LaTeX Guide

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The forum discussion centers on the need to improve the visibility and clarity of the "LaTeX guide" link for writing mathematical expressions. Users suggest renaming the link to "How to write maths in the forum" to better inform those unfamiliar with LaTeX. Additionally, it is highlighted that the guide is not accessible from the "Post thread" page, which further complicates its use for new users. These changes aim to enhance user experience and facilitate mathematical writing in forum posts.

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I suggest relabelling the "LaTeX guide" link, which is just below the reply box in threads. I think people who don't know LaTeX already don't necessarily recognise that this tells them how to write maths in the forum. Perhaps "How to write maths in the forum"?

Also, the guide isn't linked at all from the "Post thread" page.
 
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Ibix said:
Also, the guide isn't linked at all from the "Post thread" page.
indeed, which doesn't do anything to help those that want to use it
Personally ... I'm just maths dumb and cannot figure it out anyway haha
 

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