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Use the Built-In Math Editor

The default enabled built-in math editor is a customized version of MathQuill. It has less features than the MathType editor, but is free to use in Paligo.

Enter commands, such as fraction and multiplication, by using commonly used keys, such as / and *. The editor will generate proper math display of these. Remember to type a space after each "backslash command".

Enter commands, such as fraction and multiplication, by using commonly used keys, such as / and *. The editor will generate proper math display of these. Remember to type a space after each "backslash command".

Note

Note that if you are going to publish to help desk, you cannot use math expressions there, as the HTML tags are not allowed on those platforms. You may then have to make a special version of that content for publishing there.

  1. Select the topic or component in the Content Manager to open it in the Editor.

    Content Manager in Paligo. It shows the Documents section contains an Acme 100 Topics folder. Inside the folder there is a publication and many topics, including "Connect to Network (100).

    Alternatively, you can Create a Topic and edit that.

  2. Position the cursor where the equation is to be added.

  3. Press Alt + Enter ⏎ (Windows) or Command ⌘ + Enter ⏎ (Mac) to display the Element Context Menu.

    Element context menu shows a search field and a list of elements that are valid at the current position.

  4. Enter Equation and select it from the menu.

    Equation_ElementContextMenu_small.png

  5. Double-click the added equation element to display the math editor.

    Built-in math editor shows an equation.

    Note

    If you see a more complex math editor, then the MathType editor is enabled for your topic.

  6. Use the math editor's features to create the equation. Below are some examples of commands you can use.

    An image showing a list of common commands for the built-in math editor. This information and extra instructions are available at http://math.chapman.edu/~jipsen/mathquill/test/MathQuillsymbolsMathJax.html

    Tip

    For a more complete list of commands, see this web site: List of math commands

    There are also many videos on YouTube showing the basics of these commands: YouTube introduction videos for compatible math commands

  7. Select Insert to add your mathematic equation to your content.

  8. Repeat this process for each equation that you need.

  9. Select Save. Save icon.