Questions tagged [mathjax]
For questions about MathJax, which is used to write mathematics on Stack Exchange sites.
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Why the bracket(s) disappear? [closed]
I tried all the ways before asking the question here. I've tried all the ways I know. I'm having a problem like this. I'm looking for a way to transform equations written in MathJax into pictures in ...
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Proper use of italics when asking a question.
What are the pros/cons of using two asterisks vs using mathjax when trying to italicize something in a question?
Thanks in advance.
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How can I write the left and right sides of the equation in different sizes?
I hope I'm at the right place to write my question.Because the mathjax tag exists at both stackoverflow.comand tex.stackexchange.com.
I want to write this equation (This is just an example)
$$G(x_1,...
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How can I write backslash in MathJax?
I want to write following in MathJax:
L(A)\L(B)
When I type following:
$L(A)\ L(B)$
It prints: $L(A)\ L(B)$
When I type ...
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Why Math Jax sans-serif in Opera, but serif in Fire-fox?
I screen-shot Continuous Functions map compact sets to compact sets. Modus operandi of proof (Abbott p 115 t4.4.2). I want serif as in Fire-fox.
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MathJax bugs out after edit
While I was reading an answer, the poster decided to edit it. I clicked on the button to refresh the question, but afterwards, MathJax didn't update. I had to refresh the page in order to see the ...
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Switch to MathJax version 3?
It seems it has been a long time since the MathJax has been updated on this site (probably MathJax 2.7 beta by @m0sa). So I was wondering if there is a plan to switch to newer version 3? (http://docs....
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Can't write the set-operator in mathjax?
When trying to write $\{1,2,3\}$ in a question on math.stackexchange.com it just becomes $1,2,3$. However it seems to work here on meta.math.stackexchange.com. How can I get it to work on the main-...
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MathJax software bug
Note the blank space after the word "Show", where some MathJax code appears.
Clearly this is a software bug.
Proof verification: Show $f_n\ to f$ in measure given $\int f_n \to \int \limsup f_n$ on $...
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Invisible Latex Code [duplicate]
I have seen in a couple of posts, for example Here, that the wiki source code, which is written in latex, isn't visible.
Why is this happening? I tried edit the above question, and it didn't seem to ...
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How do I change Math Renderer for MathJax?
In various posts on meta I have read that various math renderers can be used for MathJax, such as HTML-CSS, SVG, etc. See, for example, What is the difference between the 3 math renderers?
How can I ...
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Problem rendering symbols
In an answer to my question there is a problem with the rendering of the math in Bill Dubuque's answer on chrome
while on microsoft edge we have
I have the latest update for chrome and have erased ...
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Sometimes MathJax does not render some valid symbols: an example.
In this answer, a line of $\LaTeX$ doesn't render. (See the picture.)
It appears that this is happening with other people too.
It happens on the mobile site:
Refreshing the page doesn't make a ...
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MathJax formulas hidden behind text
I have noticed that MathJax formulas are sometimes hidden behind other text and not properly displayed. I observed this only when using HTML-CSS as MathJax Renderer. (For other options the same ...
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Formatting problem with “invisible” comments
I posted an answer and tried to make some of my hints invisible
(but visible when you mouse-over them).
Formatting didn't quite work, and I split the comment into three lines making only the first ...
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MathJax does not render when question is edited [duplicate]
On my Chrome browser in Windows 10, whenever a question that has MathJax is edited the MathJax no longer renders and is shown as, for example, $q$ instead of $q$. ...
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Organizing The MathJax Tutorial
There is a wonderful post dedicated to MathJax code found here: MathJax basic tutorial and quick reference
The only problem I see with this post is that the additional contents below the original ...
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Mathjax word processor [duplicate]
Question: Is there any word processor like google docs or Microsoft Word that uses Mathjax. My mathstackechange account is still timed out and I want to start forming/researching a question I'm having ...
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In the StackExchange iPhone app, how do I get MathJax to work in comments in the Math StackExchange section?
I’m not sure this is the right place to ask but it seemed like it is.
I don’t get this problem for other sections of StackExchange. Just the “Mathematics” section.
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Faster copying of math formulas
I copy math formulas in posts frequently using Show Math as ▶ TeX commands. This requires control-click plus mouse movement plus command-a and control-C, a lot of ...
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The \newcommand question is farfetched, but $\LaTeX$ typing still takes ages
Everything is in the title. For now, I stop answering questions, it takes me too much time.
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The lines in my personal page are mixed up [duplicate]
I encounter this bug when visiting my personal page. That means the lines are mixed up.
I use Google Chrome Version 76.0.3809.132 (Official Build) (64-bit).
Has somebody encountered this bug as ...
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MathJax “jumbled up” in the activity tab of a user
I have noticed questions with long MathJax expression in the title get "jumbled up" when I look at the activity tab of some user - in the part listing the most recent questions and answers. (Maybe ...
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Links in comments do not work if they contain space before dollar and also square brackets inside MathJax
The format [text](url) is the standard format for using links in the comments. And it works just fine even if the text contains MathJax.
Normally, adding spaces ...
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When should each type of vertical bar (pipe) be used?
There are many ways to type a pipe. You could use \$|\$ ($|$), \$\vert\$ ($\vert$), \$\mid\$ ($\mid$), or just a plain | (not surrounded by dollar signs). You could also use vmatrix to indicate matrix ...
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What are your options to draw commutative diagrams on MSE? [duplicate]
I know that I asked similar questions in the past, but I still do not seem to figure it out, what the best way is to post a 'complex' diagram on this website.
Nothing seems to work, and the things ...
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Mathjax stops rendering after clicking “An edit has been made to this post”
I have noticed in the last two weeks or so that after clicking the "An edit has been made ..." banner, the mathjax is not rendered.
Example (before):
(and after):
Refreshing the page renders the ...
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What does % mean in MathJax?
I have noticed that, if I type \$100%\times x\$, I get $100%\times x$ and not $100\%\times x$.
Does % mean to ignore the following text or something like that?
I didn't find an explanation for the ...
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How to type the $\dashint$ symbol on this site? [duplicate]
How to type the symbol $\dashint$ on this site?
It looks like the following:
Thank you!
Edit:
As @Jack hinted in the comment, we may use
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MathJax bombs on consecutive macro definitions (but not if first macro used before defining second macro) [closed]
I'm running mathjax locally in a browser, from the following minimalist file:
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MathJax rendering bug on chrome/android
Somehow the subscript $a$ has migrated to the wrong vertical bar.
The question renders fine on my desktop browsers (chrome and firefox).
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Should titles be included in begingroup..endgroup (similarly as posts and comments)?
Not too long ago, a Stack Exchange software was changed in such way that macros defined in a post are valid only inside that post (similarly for comments). It was announced in an answer on this meta: ...
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Why is ChatJax not enabled by default? [duplicate]
There is a ChatJax bookmark for rendering LaTeX in chat. Why is it not run by default when math chatrooms are loaded? I find two issues with the current approach:
New users are not aware that they ...
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Mathjax symbols do not read in titles when using Android
On a mobile I do not get math symbolic notation in title or comments. ( Main text ok ) Is there a fix applicable to Androids ?
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dash over a letter [duplicate]
How do I write a letter like : A ,with a bar over it ( stands for the closure of A in topology) . I looked it up but \={A} didn't work , see : $\={A}$ .Help
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Display issue with first $2$ equations in an answer, although they appear fine in Edit mode
The issue is with my second answer to the question at Fastest way to solve congruency equation. This is what I see:
$ $
$ $
The problem occurs on a Windows $7$ machine using FireFox version $66.0.5$...
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MathJax squashed my Chinese $\rm{\small T}heorem$
The letter T in CRT is too small below (source here). This is the only letter in the alphabet that exhibits this problem in that context. Alas, it renders so ugly that I've been forced to resort to ...
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Fixing an AMScd diagram
I want to fix this diagram and also extend it to the diagram below.
Can you help me out?
$\require{AMScd}$
$\begin{CD}
S^{n-1}@>\subseteq >> D^n \\
@VhVV @VVV\\
S^{n-1}\\
@V\subseteq VV @...
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Problem exporting an answer to pdf
MSE offers a huge variety of possibilities when it comes to writing an answer/question which might not be found elsewhere (at least all together).
I've recently read on this post, that answers can ...
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Can we have something like on-the-fly conversion of equation to MathJax?
New contributors can be seen unable to use MathJax when posting questions or answering them such as here before the edit by @BPP.
Would it be nice to have something that would find things that should ...
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MathJax very slow in questions that are closed
MathJax redisplay is very slow in the preview pane while editing answers in closed questions. Redisplay that normally happens in under a second can take up to $5$ times longer.
Not too infrequently ...
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Why do some users citing compatibility issues when deprecating the use of Unicode characters?
I have encountered for several times that some users have complained to me the use of Unicode characters (of normal series and normal shape, i.e. not bold nor italic) such ...
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How to write a line through text? [duplicate]
How to write a line through text or words ?
Like the \underline{} in latex but in the middle the line, to indicate something is wrong.
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How to make bold greek letters in Mathjax on Stackexchange?
I already know how to make $\mathbf {bold}$ letters, and I know how to make various greek letters such as $\gamma$ and $\Psi$. But how to make any bold greek characters?
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Incorrect mathjax border around equations containing \tag
When there is an equation with \tag in it as the one below, then if you left click on the equation, the MathJax border is incorrectly shown.
Here is some random ...
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MathJax on simple numbers, the HNQ and a game of 21
In question titles, should "simple numbers" – those numbers that stand on their own and which do not require any $\TeX$ symbols to express cleanly – be put into MathJax anyway? Examples ...
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Mysterious space added in matrix-like environments
Here are two screenshots taken from 3D rotation matrix with zero determinant and Simplify this expression for the relative condition number of $f(x,y) := [ x^y, x + y ]^T$. It can be seen that an ...
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What has happended to MathJax?
I recently noticed that the quality of equations rendered in MathJax has deteriorated quite a bit. In particular, I would point the square root and integral operations. Am I missing something here? Am ...
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MathJax formatting on mobile site.
I've noticed lately that MathJax has been paragraphing its output excessively sometimes on the mobile site. I don't know how to describe it, so here is a screenshot:
Please help :)
