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Math equation

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Equations represent relationships between numbers, variables, and operations. You can add math equations to a table using either MathML or LaTeX.

MathML (Mathematical Markup Language) — Is an XML-based markup language used to display and structure mathematical expressions so that tables and browsers can render them.

LaTeX — Is a simple text-based format for writing mathematical equations using special commands, which are then rendered as properly formatted math.

To add a math equation to your table, follow these steps:

  1. Select the cell where you want to add a math equation.
  2. Click the Math equation option to open the Insert Equation window.

  3. Add your mathematical notation using MathML or LaTeX.

    Example — adding a+b as MathML:

    <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML">
  <mrow>
    <mi>a</mi>
    <mo>+</mo>
    <mi>b</mi>
  </mrow>
</math>

    Example — adding a+b as LaTeX:

    $$a + b$$
  4. Click the Insert button to see your math equation inside the table.