MathType for Macintosh is a powerful
interactive equation editor that lets you create mathematical notation for word
processing, web pages, desktop publishing, presentations, and for TeX,
LaTeX, and MathML documents.
Why Upgrade?
To get the latest
features, bug fixes, and compatibility maintenance changes for new versions
of Microsoft Office and other applications
MathType is a mature product that has been around for 20
years, and we
continually add new features.
Also, upgrading to the latest
version of MathType ensures maximum compatibility
with applications you use with MathType and
with your computer's system
software. If you already use MathType, it is important that you
upgrade to the latest version in order to take advantage of these
enhancements.
MathType 6 New Features:
Virtually all MathType features are enhanced
in each major release. Here are some major new features in
MathType
6. To learn more about these features, visit our
Full Feature List.
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Support: MathType now supports Mac OS X
versions 10.3.9 or newer, including version 10.5 also known as Leopard.
Intel Mac Support: MathType is now a Universal application (also
known as a Universal Binary) which means that it runs fast
on both Intel and PowerPC Macs.
Microsoft Office 2008 Support: MathType is compatible
with Office 2008 but not all features are available.
Please see our
Full Feature List
for details.
Define
Equations using TeX/LaTeX: If you already know the TeX
typesetting language, you can enter equations quickly using
MathType's TeX input mode. TeX editing can be mixed with
point-and-click editing so you get the best of both worlds. You can
also copy equations from existing TeX documents.
Copy and Author Equations from Wikipedia: Wikipedia, the popular
online encyclopedia, contains 1000s of pages with mathematical
equations. Once you do your research on Wikipedia, you can copy
relevant equations for use in your own work. You can also copy
MathType equations into Wikipedia's page editor in order to create
new pages or edit existing ones.
Equation Browsing: The new equation
browsing feature allows you to visit every equation and/or equation
number and reference in your Word document or PowerPoint
presentation.
MathML Clipboard Support: MathType
can now copy equations to the Windows clipboard using the new MathML
Clipboard Format that is supported by a growing number of
mathematical and scientific applications.
New, Improved Online Help: We have
combined MathType's user manual and help into a single comprehensive
help system, featuring full text search and an extensive index, and
works with Apple Help. It
contains tutorials that teach you how to use MathType most
efficiently as well as contextual help for its commands and dialogs.
MathType 6 equations are compatible with
MathType 5 equations so you can continue to work with others even if
they haven't upgraded yet. MathType 6 will also retain any changes
you've made in your current version of MathType to keyboard
shortcuts, toolbars, preferences, etc.
MathType 5 New Features:
Just in case you haven't updated your copy
of MathType in a while, here are the new features we introduced in
MathType 5 and are included with MathType 6:
Color:
You can color all or part of an equation to match the color scheme
of your PowerPoint presentation, or to draw your students' attention
to a particular step in a derivation.
Insert Equation in Word:
MathType installs a toolbar into Microsoft Word,
giving you the ability to insert
mathematical notation inline or centered,
with or without equation numbers, with just
a click. No need to use Word's clunky "Insert
Object" dialog.
MathType
Commands in Word: The MathType toolbar
in Microsoft Word
also gives quick
access to commands to renumber equations on
the fly, insert equation references,
or convert a Word document to a web page, all
while working in Word.
Export Equations: Export all equations in a Word document
as GIF or EPS image files for use
with web page construction or desktop publishing applications such as Adobe InDesign
and QuarkXPress.
Insert Symbol Dialog: Lets you explore the many math
symbols present in fonts you already have on your computer, fonts
you can purchase, or fonts you download for free. You can insert them into your
equations with a click or, if you plan to use the symbol often, you
can assign a keyboard shortcut to it or drag it to the toolbar.
Save Word documents as math-savvy web pages: MathType's
new MathPage™ feature allows you to save a web page where, unlike
Word's built-in "Save as Web Page" command, the equations actually
look good. Choose to make
your equation a GIF image or MathML, the W3C's XML standard for math.
Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts: Work faster by assigning
keystroke combinations to your favorite symbols and templates.
Unlimited Undo/Redo: Everyone makes mistakes. Fix them
faster by undoing your
equation edits you started, if necessary.
MathML 2.0 Support: MathType's MathML translators have
been updated to the latest MathML Specification from the W3C.
