MathType

MathType is an equation editor and formula writer developed by Wiris to facilitate the creation of high-quality math formulas in documents and digital content. According to the vendor, MathType offers a user-friendly interface that eliminates the need to learn LaTeX, making it accessible to users of all skill levels. The software is primarily targeted at K-12 and university STEM students and faculty. It finds applications in various professions and industries, including education, publishing, technical writing, and chemistry.

Key Features

Easy to use: MathType is designed to provide a user-friendly interface that enables both beginners and advanced users to write equations easily. According to the vendor, the software adapts to the user's personal style of writing math, allowing them to focus on their projects without the need for complex equation formatting.

Multi-platform: MathType is compatible with various platforms, including Windows, Google Workspace, LMS (Learning Management Systems), and web-based environments. The vendor claims that the software seamlessly integrates with different office apps and web-based platforms, ensuring compatibility and accessibility across different devices and operating systems.

Professional: MathType aims to ensure that math formulas created using the software are of high quality and professional appearance. According to the vendor, regardless of the environment in which the equations are used, MathType guarantees that the documents will always look professional and visually appealing.

Collaboration: MathType allows users to share their documents and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and students. The vendor states that users can write and share math equations in their documents and presentations, enhancing collaboration and productivity, especially with MathType for Google Workspace and MathType Add-In for Microsoft 365.

Handwriting: MathType supports working on touch devices, enabling users to handwrite their equations. According to the vendor, the software converts handwritten formulas into clean digital equations, ready to be used in documents, eliminating the need for manual formatting.

Online: MathType is designed to seamlessly integrate with online platforms, LMS, and web editors. The vendor claims that its integration allows users to access and use MathType from anywhere, on any device, making it convenient for online collaborations and remote work.

Accessibility: MathType is compliant with accessibility requirements, ensuring that the software is accessible to people with disabilities. According to the vendor, MathType follows the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.0 guidelines developed by W3C, ensuring readable content by third-party assistive technologies and operability through the keyboard.

Arabic notation: MathType supports Arabic notation in its online versions, allowing users to write math equations in Arabic in platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and LMS. The vendor states that MathType provides a mirroring feature for right-to-left writing and mirrors mathematical symbols to maintain their mathematical meaning. The software also supports Arabic letters and follows W3C Arabic Mathematical notation recommendations.

MathType for Office Tools: MathType integrates with various office tools, allowing users to create professional equations in their digital documents. According to the vendor, MathType is compatible with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Google Slides, providing a comprehensive solution for equation editing across different office platforms.

MathType for LMS: MathType offers a plug-in for Learning Management Systems (LMS), simplifying the process of creating equations within the LMS environment. The vendor claims that this plug-in enhances the overall learning experience for students and educators by making it easier to write math equations within the LMS platform.