Maths script

[Trace]

I am studying with the open university and have the option of sending assignments via e-mail. This is easy enough when sending written essays, but most of my course work involves the manipulation of mathematical expressions and my keyboard doesn't even allow me to type powers or roots let alone aything more complicated.

 

I have found a programme called Mathtype but this costs 97 USD. Having never used the p.c. to write maths I am loathe to lay out so much cash only to find that it's easier to simpy scan in my handwritten work as an attachment.

 

Does anyone have experience of these kind of programmes who could advise me of their usefulness and/or know of any FREE programmes I could have a play around with?

[Tony D]

The academic cost is $57 USD.

 

I don't know that this will work for you unless you can create a pdf file from your word processor. Here's my line of thought: This application installs special fonts on your system. If you email that Word document to someone, they will need the same fonts on their system to read your document correctly.

 

from the manufacturer's web site, FAQ #2

2. Will others who don't use MathType be able to read my equations?

 

Windows users need to download and install the MathType fonts available free on our web site. Alternatively, both Mac and Windows users can download our free MathType 30-day trial which will install the fonts and work as a better Equation Editor even when the 30 days are up.

 

So I suggest that you send the document ini pdf instead of the native word processor format.

[chiaz]

As far as I know, Mathtype is the de facto standard used.

 

However, if you want to try out something free, and you are using Word 2007, this may work out for you:

Download details: Word 2007 Add-in: Microsoft Math