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Write math symbols in the Markdown editor

You can write math symbols and equations in the course content, inside a Markdown block (the Markdown editor). This guide is for course authors.

How to write math symbols in the Markdown editor​

  1. Open the KaTeX Supported Functions page, and copy only the formula of the symbol you want, as shown in the image.

    The symbols table on the KaTeX site with the formula of one symbol selected

  2. Open the Content tab of the target in the course content, and paste the formula in a Markdown block.

    The math formula pasted in the Markdown editor on the Content tab

  3. Put a $ sign at the start and at the end of the formula.

    Note

    Some formulas need two signs, $$, at the start and at the end.

    The dollar sign at the start and the end of the math formula

  4. When you finish, click the check mark (Save Changes) to save your changes.

    The check mark save button next to the Markdown editor

Examples​

Examples of math formulas in the editor and how they look in the preview

How the symbols look to the student​

The math symbols as the student sees them in the target content