MathQuill, my open source JS formula editor
MathQuill, my open source JS formula editor launched on March 25, 2016 with 29 votes, #1,863 of 4,409 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.
In plain words
MathQuill is an open-source JavaScript formula editor that allows users to type mathematical equations with an interactive interface. It converts typed math into LaTeX format in real-time, making it useful for developers integrating mathematical input into web applications. The editor is configurable and provides a simple API for handling edits and retrieving LaTeX output. It's designed for developers building tools that require formula input capabilities.
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From the sources
<p> Type math here: <span id= "math-field" ></span></p> <p> LaTeX of what you typed: <span id= "latex" ></span></p> <script> var mathFieldSpan = document . getElementById ( 'math-field' ); var latexSpan = document . getElementById ( 'latex' ); var MQ = MathQuill . getInterface ( 2 ); // for backcompat var mathField = MQ . MathField ( mathFieldSpan , { spaceBehavesLikeTab : true , // configurable handlers : { edit : function () { // useful event handlers latexSpan . textContent = mathField . latex (); // simple API } } }); </script> Usage See the Getting Started Guide on Read the Docs. You Use MathQuill? Partner with us so we can work more closely with you! MathQuill is an open source…from mathquill.com
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