# Add LaTeX functionality

**URL:** <https://ask.igwn.org/t/add-latex-functionality/935>\
**Category:** Site Feedback\
**Created:** [April 7, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://ask.igwn.org/t/add-latex-functionality/935 "2024-04-07T01:33:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![MariosKal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/ask.igwn.org/marioskal/32/163_2.png) [@MariosKal](https://ask.igwn.org/u/MariosKal)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://ask.igwn.org/t/add-latex-functionality/935/1 "2024-04-07T01:33:41Z")

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Hello all,

It would be nice to add math LaTeX functionality in the forum. From what I’ve checked, `discourse.org` has a plugin for that [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-math/65770). Not sure how easy it would be though - just a suggestion.

Best,  
Marios

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**Author:** ![jonah](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/ask.igwn.org/jonah/32/10_2.png) [@jonah](https://ask.igwn.org/u/jonah)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://ask.igwn.org/t/add-latex-functionality/935/2 "2024-12-17T17:09:43Z")

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I am sorry for the slow reply on this.

I agree! I’ve tried to set this up. Thank you for suggesting it!

Test with `$` in line:  
`$3x^2$` : 3x^2

Here is a test using `$$` for a block of math:

\frac{45}{4y^2} \\ \Sigma\_n n^3

More examples are in the docs:

> **[Discourse Math](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-math/65770)**
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> :discourse2: Summary Discourse Math uses MathJax (default) or KaTeX to render maths in your Discourse forum. 🛠 Repository Link https://github.com/discourse/discourse-math 📖 Install Guide How to install plugins in Discourse Enabling Math...

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**Author:** ![MariosKal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/ask.igwn.org/marioskal/32/163_2.png) [@MariosKal](https://ask.igwn.org/u/MariosKal)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://ask.igwn.org/t/add-latex-functionality/935/3 "2024-12-17T20:01:07Z")

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Wow, looks great! Thanks for adding this 🙂

1^3+\int\_0^2x \quad dx + \frac{2}{3} +\pi