Equation Maker Help¶
Thank you for using Equation Maker! This documentation will help you get started and answer your questions.
Topics¶
Equation Maker Overview¶
Equation Maker enables users to typeset equations using LaTeX syntax. You can drag equations into Mac applications like Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Word.
Helpful Tips¶
- PDF export provides superior quality; PNG serves as fallback when PDF isn't supported
- Saving equations can be done in two ways: storing in the left table or exporting to PDF via drag-and-drop or File menu
- Plain text insertion uses the
\text{}command with math content marked by "$" characters - Multi-line equations require
\begin{align}...\end{align}environment - Reserved characters ($, &, {, }, _) need backslash escaping
- Trigonometric and special functions are available as commands (e.g.,
\sin,\exp) - LaTeX code entry is faster than GUI-based equation editors once commands are learned
Equation Maker Interface¶
Users can enter LaTeX code into the Editor, which renders in real-time in the Equation View while preserving formatting.
The Editor & Equation View¶
The editor provides real-time rendering with bracket highlighting during editing.
The Palette¶
The palette assists users in recalling LaTeX commands for common mathematical elements, including: - Math expressions - Symbols - Greek letters - Decorations - Arrows
Color Selection¶
Use the toolbar button to customize equation appearance with different colors.
Zoom Controls¶
Adjust magnification using the slider for better visibility while editing.
Export Options¶
Drag-and-drop functionality supports PDF (high-resolution) and PNG formats. Export is accessible via: - Toolbar popup button - File menu
Saving Equations¶
The left-side table provides storage for saved equations with: - Save functionality - Select and delete capabilities - Undo/redo support
Saving and Restoring from iCloud¶
You can back up your equations to iCloud by logging in to your Mac with iCloud and selecting the appropriate File menu options.
