Instructions
maths2Clipboard should just write the way you expect. We hope you don't need to read these instructions, but should you get stuck here are some pointers:
- To write powers, simply use the circumflex symbol (^). For example to write x^2 simply type x^2
- Likewise, to write subscript simply use an underscore (_). To write x_2, simply type x_2
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Fractions are as simple as typing a forward slash. For
example to write
\frac{1}{x+1} simply
type 1/x+1. If you have already written several
terms, and would like to make them a numerator you can
do one of two things:
- Highlight them with a mouse and then type / followed by your denominator
- Surround the relevant terms with parantheses, and then type / to produce a fraction
- An asterix (*) will produce a times symbol (\times).
- To type greek letters just write out the letters in english e.g. for \phi just write 'phi'. To get a capital version of a greek letter write the english version with a capital letter e.g to get capital phi (\Phi), just type 'Phi'.
- To type normal non-italicised text, press $ to switch to text mode. Press $ again to switch back.
- All of the standard LATEX, symbols can be added by simply writing a '\' followed by the relevant command. If unsure, refer to a full list of Latex symbols.
About
Entering mathematical expressions on most online platforms requires navigating a slow, clunky, and un-intuitive interface. It needn't be this way. It is quite simple to type maths in a natural fashion; the same way you most likely think about maths. No need for endless clicking, for learning LATEX, or for awkward interfaces.
Under the hood, maths2Clipoard uses the excellent mathQuill library to make writing maths in the browser easy. It then uses dom-to-image to render the resulting mark-up to png, and copies that to the clipboard. If there are any problems with the site or the extension, please raise an issue at the github repo.