Appendix B - jqmath Symbols
The following table shows the essential Unicode mathematical symbols that can be used in jqmath. Just mark the desired symbol with your mouse and copy it in the program of your choice. All the rest of this section is a direct (partial) copy from the jqmath web page. Note, on the jqmath web page you can interactively assemble your equation by just clicking on the respective symbol which is then copied in an input field.
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jqMath uses a simple TeX-like syntax, with MathML semantics,
where TeX keywords are replaced by Unicode characters
(e.g. instead of using the TeX keyword \omega
or \sqrt
the Unicode characters ω
and √
are used:
- $, or \( and \), to delimit inline mathematics
- $$, or \[ and \], to delimit block or “display” mathematics
- ^ for superscript
- _ for subscript
- { and } for grouping
- ↖ for overscript
- ↙ for underscript
- \ or ` to quote the next
character (turning off its special meaning), start a macro or multi-letter name, or
make a name non-italic
(you can use \\\$ for a real $, or \\\\ for a \ if necessary) - \bo, \it, or \bi for a bold, italic, or bold-italic variable
- \sc or \fr for a script or Fraktur letter
- \ov for an overbar
- \table for a matrix, table, or simply tabular alignment - separate entries with , and rows with ;
- \text or \html for plain text or html inside mathematics - specify the text or html inside quotes (note \html only works inside a trusted source)
- spaces, tabs and newlines are ignored - jqMath formats the mathematics
- extra spaces can be defined with \, (thin) or \: (medium) or \; (thick) (don’t try to get too precise - this is the web, where the exact viewing platform is beyond your control).