Integrations
Render mathematical formulas with MathJax – 3900.121
Impact: Instructors, Students
Updated Help Page: Math Editor (Instructor)
Idea Exchange ID: Not applicable
We’ve enhanced the formula rendering experience in the Content Editor by implementing MathJax, a powerful tool for displaying mathematical notation. This update improves the visual accuracy and consistency of LaTeX-based formulas, aligning them more closely with scientific and academic standards.
MathJax offers a more precise rendering style preferred by many STEM instructors. When activated, MathJax will automatically render LaTeX code entered directly in the Content Editor across supported areas of Blackboard. Wiris is still available as the default to render formulas for the Content Editor. If MathJax is not activated, Wiris will render formulas.
MathJax feature only supports $$..$$ delimiters at this time. MathJax rendering does not apply to the Math Editor (which is opened by selecting the plus button, then the Insert Math option in the Content Editor). Formulas created in the Math Editor continue to be rendered by Wiris.
Administrator
Availability: Available for all Ultra courses.
Activation: Activated by default via feature flag.
Configuration: To enable Mathjax rendering for LaTeX formulas in the Content Editor, select Tools in the Tools and Utilities module in the Administrator Panel. Locate MathJax for LaTeX (Ultra Only) and with Availability ON for Course Tool and/or Organization Tool, depending on the institution's preference.