They provide a means for users to specify input to computational systems that is easier to read and check than plain text input and output from computational systems that is easy to understand or ready for publication.Ĭontent for formula editors can be provided manually using a markup language,e.g.They allow word processing and publication of technical content either for print publication, or to generate raster images for web pages or screen presentations.JSTOR ( January 2008) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī formula editor is a computer program that is used to typeset mathematical formulas and mathematical expressions.įormula editors typically serve two purposes:.
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