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What is it?
When editing text in Moodle you can now type in mathematics and scientific notations and formulae using the equation editor.
Why use it?
TeX (/'tɛx/tekh, often pronounced TeK in English) is a very widespread and popular way of representing Mathematics notation using only characters that you can type on a keyboard (see Wikipedia). This makes it a useful format to use in Moodle, since it can be entered anywhere you can type text, from forum posts to quiz questions.
TeX expressions can be entered in multiple ways:
- typing them directly into texts.
- using the Java-based Dragmath editor in Moodle's TinyMCE editor.
- using the HTML-based equation editor in Moodle's Atto editor (since Moodle 2.7).
Afterwards, TeX expressions are rendered into Mathematics notation:
Who can use it?
Anyone editing in Moodle using the text editors can insert equations.
Before I start...
Make sure Java is up to date on your computer.
How do I use it?
- Have the default Moodle editor enabled (in case of doubt, its name is Atto). Have Java up to date on your computer.
- In your Moodle space, be in a context where you can edit (e.g. a Page, Quiz question, Forum post).
- In the text editor toolbar select the Toggle Toolbar button; an expanded toolbar displays.
- From the expanded toolbar select the Insert Equation button; either the equation editor will display or you will be prompted to allow it in your browser's security settings (if the latter, then do allow it).
- The Equation Editor should now display.
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You access the equation editor from the Moodle text editor's equation button 
button - you may need to toggle on the full view 'Toolbar toggle' button 
(the top-left button) to see the equation editor button.
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Detailed step-by-step guidance on Using_TeX_Notation is available from moodledocs. If you find any inaccurate or missing information you can even update this yourself (it's a communal wiki). If you have a specific question about the tool please contact the Digital Education team. |
Caution
Make sure you have Java up to date on your computer.
Examples and case studies
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Questions & Answers
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Further information
There are other online tools that may help you write Tex equations: