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Installing the MathType Add-in in Microsoft 365CautionNote that by installing the add-in, you will be able to use both MathType and ChemType, so you don't need to install them separately.
License MathType Add-in in Microsoft 365You need a subscription to use MathType. If you are an individual user or an educational institution, you can buy a MathType subscription in the WIRIS store. If you are looking for a corporate subscription, please contact us. Please refer to the MathType FAQ if you have any further questions. 30 days free trial periodThe first time you install the MathType add-in, we offer a 30-day free trial to test all the features. When this period expires, you will need to buy a subscription to continue using MathType . NoteNote that the MathType subscription is mutual for the add-in in Microsoft 365 and the add-on in Google Workspace. The trial period is for both deployments and, therefore, when started in one of them, the countdown will be the same for the other. Sign inWarningIf you are using Safari to sign in to MathType in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint Online, you will not be able to log in successfully unless you relax Safari's privacy configuration. To do that, go to Settings in your Safari window, then to the Privacy section, and uncheck the "Prevent cross-site tracking" option. The first time you open the MathType add-in (and sometimes subsequent to that), you must sign in on it. You may do this using either
Ways to activate Mathtype Add-in for Microsoft 365Sign in with an account used in the subscription purchase processAfter installing the add-in the easiest way to start using it is to sign in with the same e-mail account you used in the purchase process. By doing so, you will automatically be able to use MathType in your Word and PowerPoint documents. Sign in with an email not associated with a MathType subscriptionIf you want to use MathType in Word and PowerPoint with a different e-mail account than the one used in the purchase process, you should have a product key provided to you in the purchase process or by your institution. Follow the instructions in the message that appears when you open the add-in. You can find the product key in or in the email that we sent at the moment of the license purchase. WordAdding equations using the MathType Add-in for Word
Write an equation: Handwritten interfaceIf you prefer, you may enter handwritten equations into MathType for Google We'll give a brief description here; see our separate page on Handwritten input for full details. To switch from "Classic" input to handwritten input, click at the right side of the MathType window.
Editing equations using the MathType Add-in for Word
Get the MathMLAfter entering an equation you can obtain the corresponding MathML by opening the alternative text panel, right clicking on the image and selecting the corresponding option. You should note that altering the MathML in the alt text pane is not a way to edit the formula. PowerPointAdding equations using the MathType Add-in for PowerPoint
Write an equation: Handwritten interfaceIf you prefer, you may enter handwritten equations into MathType for Google We'll give a brief description here; see our separate page on Handwritten input for full details. To switch from "Classic" input to handwritten input, click on the right side of the MathType window.
My Equations featureThe My Equations tab is a formulae history that stores all your previous written equations, allowing you to edit and add them back to the presentation. Every time you create an equation, it will be included in the list. Also, once you edit and insert it again, the new equation will be added to the history. NoteNote that repeated equations without styling changes with the same exact MathML will not be added to the list. The equations are sorted by descendant created date and grouped in two sections:
NoteNote the space in the list is limited, and tall equations may look tiny. However, they will be appropriately displayed in the editor and the slide. Editing equations from My Equations
CautionNotice that, due to PowerPoint's API limitations, once you have applied the changes to the equation, it will not be replaced but added to the slide again. Removing a formula from My equationsYou can remove any displayed equation from the “My equations” list. To do that just hover any equation on the list and a paper bin icon will appear. Click on it and the equation will be removed from the history. Note this will not delete the equation from the slide. Editing equations using the MathType Add-in for PowerPointDue to PowerPoint's API limitations, editing equations directly selecting the formula's image, as in Word, is not possible. However, you can select your previous written equation in the “” drop-down list where created equations are stored and available. Microsoft Office 365 OnlineMathType is available for Word and PowerPoint Online. Creating and editing an equation is straightforward. Just click the MathType icons in the Add-in drop-down and open the editor by clicking the button on the task pane. Previous session equations in My Equations in PowerPointA Microsoft Office 365 Online limitation prevents MathType's Add-in from listing previous session equations in the My Equations feature. This means that you will be unable to recover the last session's formulae for editing. Once the PowerPoint project is closed, your equations will be considered images and you will not be able to edit the content in My Equations the next time you open it. Install the add-inFind the MathType add-in by clicking Office Add-ins on the Insert tab, and follow the prompts to install. Once installed, you'll see the MathType button in the Insert tab on the right side of the ribbon. Using MathType in Word and PowerPoint Online is very easy. If you want the details, follow the explanation . Word and PowerPoint on iPadMathType is available for Word and PowerPoint for iPad. Creating and editing an equation is similar to the computer version. Just tap the MathType icon from the add-ins drop-down menu, select MathType or ChemType in the task pane and start writing. Follow the instructions below as a guide. System requirementsWord and PowerPoint require iOS 12 or later, but there are no additional requirements for being able to install the MathType add-in. If you can install and run Word or PowerPoint, you can install and run the add-in. Installing MathType for Word or PowerPoint on the iPadActivate Office for iPad Add-in After installing Word/PowerPoint for iPad, follow this process to install the MathType add-in:
Adding equations
Editing equations in Word for iPadNoteNote: These steps also allow you to use MathType to edit "" equations that were created with Word's equation editor. This is important since Microsoft doesn't provide a way to edit OMML equations on the iPad.
NoteNote: If you edit an equation, then change your mind after you insert it, just tap the Undo button at the top: Editing equations in PowerPoint for iPadDue to PowerPoint's API limitations, editing equations directly selecting the formula's image, as in the Word app, is not possible. However, you can select your previous written equation in the “” drop-down list where created equations are stored and available. FAQAre the equations created with MathType Add-In compatible with MathType for Google Workspace?If you use Microsoft Word 365 and Google Docs, MathType supports full and bidirectional compatibility for their equations. See here the steps to convert documents and equations from one context to another. Can I edit my equations created with Microsoft Word default equation editorThis option is available for now on the desktop version of Microsoft Word within Microsoft 365 suite. In order to do so, you need to select the whole equation and then open our Add-In. This feature is planned to be released in the future for Microsoft Word 365 online but it still requires development steps both from Microsoft and us. Can I edit my equations created with MathType 7 or older versions?Yes, you can. If you are working on a Word document in Microsoft 365 and you want to edit a formula created with MathType 7, now is possible using MathType add-in for Microsoft 365. Visit this page for more information. Can I get the MathML of my equations on PowerPoint?The equations written with the Add-in in PowerPoint don't have access to the alt-text of the images due to PowerPoint's technical limitations, so the MathML cannot be extracted. Are the equations created in PowerPoint accessible?Add-In equations in PowerPoint are not accessible due to PowerPoint's technical limitations. The equations written with the Add-in in PowerPoint don't have alt-text, so screen readers can't read them. |