Equation creator and editor
MathType is an educational desktop program developed by Design Science. The graphical editor is used only for creating mathematical equations in a full graphical What You See Is What You Get or WYSIWYG environment. This means you can directly enter various mathematical markup languages such as TeX, LaTeX, and MathML. It is also integrated with other office and productivity software like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Apple Pages. By collaborating with these desktop applications, you can quickly add equations and formulas onto your documents. MathType for Windows is compatible with Windows 7 or newer as well as Microsoft Office 2007 or newer.
Capabilities
The purpose of MathType is to help users format mathematical equations. Whether the content will appear in textbooks or technical formulas, the program has an extensive set of tools that can help you create equations that are up to publication standards. You can specify which equations were authored on MathType as well as collaborate with other authors and post-production staff using the platform.
It also allows users to work efficiently as it automatically conforms to international mathematics typesetting conventions. This helps maintain the consistency and quality of your work. The tools can be accessed from different integrated platforms. Its most notable capability is to edit the formulas that were created on Microsoft Equation 3.0 and Microsoft OMML equation editor. Should you use MathType with MS Word, you will find the MathType ribbon on the word processor.
Its capabilities include inserting inline and display equations, convert and format all equations of a Word document, include references to numbered equations, and type LaTeX directly on a Word document. MathType recognizes at least 800 programs, web applications, and websites in addition to plotting software and computer algebra systems. This means that it can integrate with any program in need of an equation editor.
Customization options
The main draw of MathType is that it offers a WYSIWYG layout, allowing users to immediately start using the program with the tools provided in the toolbars. Once you have familiarized yourself with the program, you can customize it to fit your needs. Shortcuts, styling, and output translators can be customized to meet your formatting preferences such as alignment, font styles, sizes, spacing, and other customization options sourced from integrated programs. The formulas you use the most can be placed on the toolbar.
Rather than typing the formula repeatedly, you can select it from the toolbar. The wide selection of fonts and other formatting styles is to help you match the appearance of the equation to the rest of the document. It can also be used to help the equation stand out. The program features a predefined list of styles that are commonly used amongst reference or education books. Multiple preference styles are also available for you to apply different styles in one project.
Full-featured equation editor
MathType is a suitable suite of products you can use to edit equations. This can range from simple algebraic equations for primary and secondary education to complex formulas recognized by industry professionals. Its compatibility with other productivity programs makes its capabilities accessible to various authors. Whether they use it functions on the MathType program itself or with other applications, they can apply the equations on documents with ease.
