Math Editor

Math Editor

You can insert math equations and formulas into tests, assignments, discussions, and journals by using the math editor. You can also type LaTeX formulas into any rich text editor where the math editor is an option. The math editor runs on any browser and operating system, including smartphones and tablets. The math editor is written by WIRIS and based on standards set by markup languages like MathML.

Topics on this page include:

• Using the math editor
• Using LaTeX in the rich text editor
  • Example LaTeX equation
• Accessibility features

 Math editor window

You have access to a rich set of features:

• Basic operations
• Matrix calculus
• Calculus and series
• Logic and set theory
• Units
• Greek alphabet
• Table of elements

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Accessibility features

The accessibility features of the WIRIS editor make mathematics available to all users. The WIRIS editor takes advantage of the accessibility features in web browsers. Users don't have to install additional software to deliver content with accessible formulas.

More on displaying accessible math formulas (WIRIS website)

More on keyboard only and JAWS (WIRIS website)