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LaTeX math

Plan: Pro.

Scribe renders LaTeX math inline and as display blocks for manuscripts that need it — academic non-fiction, hard science fiction, RPG sourcebooks, and any project that quotes formulas.

Syntax​

  • Inline: wrap an expression in single dollar signs.

    The Euler identity, $e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0$, ties five constants together.

  • Display: wrap an expression in double dollar signs on their own lines.

    $$
    \int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-x^{2}} \, dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}
    $$

Scribe supports the functions listed in the KaTeX documentation. The most common LaTeX commands (\frac, \sqrt, \sum, \int, \begin{matrix}…\end{matrix}, Greek letters, accents) all work.

Editing math​

  • Insert or edit a formula through the math popover, which shows the LaTeX source next to a live preview as you type.
  • The rendered formula then appears inline in the document.
  • If an expression is invalid (an unrecognised command or mismatched braces), the preview flags the error so you can fix it before closing the popover.

Export support​

ExportLaTeX support
Image (PNG / JPEG)Full — rasterised into the image.
PDF (any profile)Full — embedded with the KaTeX math fonts.
EPUB 3Preserved as a formula for compatible readers.
Word (.docx)Pro exports an editable Word equation; without Pro, the LaTeX source is exported as text.

No separate math-font setup is required in Scribe.

Without Pro, formulas remain in the Project but appear as their LaTeX source during editing, preview, and export. When Pro is available again, Scribe can render the formulas again.

What is not supported​

  • TikZ diagrams (export them from another tool as JPG or PNG, then insert them as images).
  • Custom \newcommand macros. Scribe does not run a full TeX compiler.
  • \input{} of external .tex files.