Using MathEditor for Academic Papers: Workflow Guide

MathEditor is designed to complement your academic writing workflow. Here's how to make the most of it when preparing papers, theses, and presentations.

1. Draft Equations Before Your Paper

Use MathEditor to draft and refine equations before inserting them into your LaTeX document. The instant preview helps you get the syntax right.

2. Export for Presentations

Export equations as high-resolution PNGs for use in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote presentations. The 2x scale option ensures crisp rendering on Retina displays.

3. Save and Organize

Use the Save feature (Ctrl+S) to build a personal library of equations. Organize by project, paper, or topic using the favorites system.

4. Share with Collaborators

Share your formulas via URL 鈥?the formula is encoded in the page hash. Just copy the URL from your browser's address bar after editing.

5. Learn New Commands

Use our auto-complete feature to discover new LaTeX commands. The symbol toolbar and formula library provide templates for common structures.

6. From Editor to Overleaf

Draft your equations here, then copy the LaTeX code directly into Overleaf or your local TeX editor. Our KaTeX-based preview closely matches standard LaTeX output.