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Mathematics

To add mathematics, such as equations, there are two available math editors in Paligo. Learn how to switch between them, see Choose a Math Editor.

Paligo's built-in editor MathQuill is the default math editor. It is free to use and you can use it to create simple equations. If you need to use more complex equations, you can switch to the MathType editor instead, although this does require a Wiris MathType subscription.

Note

The MathType editor is backwards-compatible with the built-in editor, so you can switch between them if needed.

To choose which math editor to use:

  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. Select Editor settings in the toolbar. Cog icon.

    Toolbar_Edit_small.png
  3. Paligo displays the Editor Settings dialog.

    The editor settings dialog. It has general, editing, preview, code editor, and global settings tabs.

    The editor settings are global and will apply to all the topics and publications that you work with. The settings will only be applied to your user account.

  4. Select the Editing tab.

    Editor settings dialog showing the Editing tab.
  5. Scroll down to the MathType Editor section.

    The MathType Editor section of the Editing tab. This tab is in the Editor Settings of a topic. The MathType Editor section has one setting - a Use the MathType editor for editing math expressions checkbox.
  6. Select Use the Mathtype editor for editing math expression box to choose the math editor you want to use for your topics:

    • Check the box if you want to use MathType.

    • Clear the box if you want to use Paligo's built-in math editor.

  7. Select Save Settings.

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.

The MathType editor has more features than the default built-in math editor MathQuill. To be able to use the MathType editor, you need:

  • Paligo Enterprise plan

  • A Wiris MathType subscription.

  • To provide Wiris with the URL of your Paligo instance. Wiris need this to set up the integration with Paligo in their system. You cannot use the MathType editor until Wiris have set up the integration for you and confirmed the integration.

  • To enable the MathType editor in Paligo, see Choose a Math Editor.

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.

    MathType Editor. It appears as a popup in the bottom corner of the Paligo editor.
  6. Use the math editor's features to create the equation. To learn how to use the MathType editor, see the official MathType documentation.

  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.