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POV-Wiki supports the standard mediawiki math markup (available via the '''&radic;n''' button on the edit toolbar). Additionally, it has an interactive T<sub>E</sub>X editor, called the 'T<sub>E</sub>X Box', which appears in a popup window when you click on the '''&sum;''' button at the left of the edit toolbar.
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POV-Wiki has the standard [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:Math|MediaWiki math extension]] installed, which allows the use of a subset of LaTeX syntax.
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The T<sub>E</sub>X Box is also available on its own [[Special:Texbox|special page]].
 
  
 
==Inserting Formulas==
 
==Inserting Formulas==
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Inserting T<sub>E</sub>X markup is done using <nowiki><math>...</math></nowiki> tags. For example, to display the following quadratic formula:
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Inserting math markup is done using <code><nowiki><math>...</math></nowiki></code> tags. For example, to display the following quadratic formula
  
 
:<math>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}</math>
 
:<math>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}</math>
  
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you could use this markup:
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you could use the markup
  
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:<nowiki><math>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}</math></nowiki>
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:<code><nowiki><math>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}</math></nowiki></code>
  
 
==Consistent Use of <nowiki><math>...</math></nowiki>==
 
==Consistent Use of <nowiki><math>...</math></nowiki>==
  
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It is strongly advised that <nowiki><math>...</math></nowiki> be used around ''all'' mathematics added to this wiki, even if the assistance of T<sub>E</sub>X is not required (e.g. if the formula could be displayed using standard HTML). This will assist when exporting the wiki into other formats, such as PDF.
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It is strongly advised that <nowiki><math>...</math></nowiki> be used around ''all'' mathematics added to this wiki, even if the assistance of markup is not required (e.g. if the formula could be displayed using standard HTML). This will assist when exporting the wiki into other formats, such as PDF.
  
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==Advanced Use of TeX==
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==Advanced Use of LaTeX==
  
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Advanced use of TeX is beyond the scope of this help page. Instead, we recommend you consult the comprehensive [[metawikipedia:Help:Formula|reference on meta.wikimedia.org]].
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Advanced use of LaTeX is beyond the scope of this help page. Instead, we recommend you consult the comprehensive [[wikipedia:Help:Displaying_a_formula|reference on Wikipedia]].
  
 
[[Category:Help|Mathematical Symbols]]
 
[[Category:Help|Mathematical Symbols]]
 
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Latest revision as of 06:41, 11 April 2021

POV-Wiki has the standard MediaWiki math extension installed, which allows the use of a subset of LaTeX syntax.

Inserting Formulas

Inserting math markup is done using <math>...</math> tags. For example, to display the following quadratic formula

you could use the markup

<math>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}</math>

Consistent Use of <math>...</math>

It is strongly advised that <math>...</math> be used around all mathematics added to this wiki, even if the assistance of markup is not required (e.g. if the formula could be displayed using standard HTML). This will assist when exporting the wiki into other formats, such as PDF.

Advanced Use of LaTeX

Advanced use of LaTeX is beyond the scope of this help page. Instead, we recommend you consult the comprehensive reference on Wikipedia.

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