Equations
Writing and editing mathematical formulas in LaTeX syntax.
Flints supports mathematical formulas written in LaTeX syntax, rendered with KaTeX.
Adding an equation#
Pick the equation block from the slash menu. The block opens and you can type LaTeX into it.
Examples#
| LaTeX | Result |
|---|---|
x^2 + y^2 = z^2 |
Pythagorean theorem |
\frac{a}{b} |
A fraction |
\sqrt{x} |
A square root |
\sum_{i=1}^{n} i |
A sum |
\int_0^1 x\,dx |
An integral |
\alpha, \beta, \gamma |
Greek letters |
Editing#
Click an existing equation and the LaTeX source opens again. Change it, then
click away or press Esc to close.
When something is wrong#
If the LaTeX has an error, the formula is shown in red. That means the syntax is invalid — check your braces and command names.