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• 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:.

Information on the Tiny MCE and Atto text editors is available in the wiki guide  M02 - Text editor.

Who can use it?

Anyone editing in Moodle using the text editors can insert equations.

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1. Have the default Moodle editor enabled (in case of doubt, its name is AttoTinyMCE).  You can click your profile name and select Preferences - Editor Preferences to check that the Default editor is selected.
2. In your Moodle space, be in a context where you can edit (e.g. a Page, Quiz question, Forum post).
3. In the text, editor 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).
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4. The Equation Editor should now display.
   

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As you enter TeX equations you can see these appear in the preview at the bottom of the window.

You access the equation editor from the Moodle text editor's equation button - to see the Equation Editor button you may need to toggle on the full view 'Toolbar toggle' button Image Removed (select Show More buttons (downward arrow) which is the top-left right button ) to see the equation editor button.in the toolbar. 

Caution

Make sure you have Java up to date on your computer.

Examples and case studies

- None None at this time .

Questions & Answers

- None  at this time .

Further information

There are other online tools that may help you write Tex equations:

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