Why Upgrade?
To get the latest features, bug fixes, and compatibility maintenance changes
for new versions of Microsoft Office and other applications
MathType is a mature product that has been around for 20 years,
and we continually add new features. Also, upgrading to the latest
version of MathType ensures maximum compatibility with applications
you use with MathType and with your computer's system software.
If you already use MathType, it is important that you upgrade to
the latest version in order to take advantage of these enhancements.
MathType 6 New Features:
Virtually all MathType features are enhanced in each major release.
Here are some major new features in MathType 6. To learn more about
these features, visit our Full Feature List.
- Microsoft Office 2007 Support: MathType takes full advantage
of Office 2007's new Ribbon User Interface by adding a new MathType
Tab in Word and PowerPoint. This makes it easier than ever to
do equation operations in documents and presentations. New equation
numbering and browse features work with all Word 2007 equation
types. MathType 6 also supports Office 2003, XP (2002), and 2000.
- Define
Equations using TeX/LaTeX: If you already know the TeX typesetting
language, you can enter equations quickly using MathType's TeX
input mode. TeX editing can be mixed with point-and-click editing
so you get the best of both worlds. You can also copy equations
from existing TeX documents.
- Copy and Author Equations from Wikipedia:
Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia, contains 1000's of
pages with mathematical equations. Once you do your research
on Wikipedia, you can copy relevant equations for use in your
own work. You can also copy MathType equations into Wikipedia's
page editor in order to create new pages or edit existing ones.
- Windows
Vista Support: MathType 6 now works on Windows Vista, XP, and
2000 operating systems.
- Equation Browsing: The new equation browsing
feature allows you to visit every equation and/or equation number
and reference in your Word document or PowerPoint presentation.
- MathML
Clipboard Support: MathType can now copy equations to the Windows
clipboard using the new MathML Clipboard Format that is supported
by a growing number of mathematical and scientific applications.
- New,
Improved Online Help: We have combined MathType's user manual
and help into a single comprehensive help system featuring full
text search and an extensive index. It contains tutorials that
teach you how to use MathType most efficiently as well as contextual
help for its commands and dialogs.
MathType 6 equations are compatible with MathType 5 equations
so you can continue to work with others even if they haven't upgraded
yet. MathType 6 will also retain any changes you've made in your
current version of MathType to keyboard shortcuts, toolbars, preferences,
etc.
MathType 5 New Features:
Just in case you haven't updated your copy of MathType in a while,
here are the new features we introduced in MathType 5:
- Color: You
can color all or part of an equation to match the color scheme
of your PowerPoint presentation, or to draw your student's attention
to a particular step in a derivation.
- Insert Equation in Word:
MathType installs a toolbar into Microsoft Word, giving you the
ability to insert mathematical notation inline or centered, with
or without equation numbers, with just a click. No need to use
Word's clunky "Insert Object" dialog.
- MathType Commands
in Word: The MathType toolbar in Microsoft Word also gives quick
access to commands to renumber equations on the fly, insert equation
references, or convert a Word document to a web page, all while
working in Word.
- Export Equations: Export all equations in a Word
document as GIF or EPS image files for use with web page construction
or desktop publishing applications such as Adobe InDesign and
QuarkXPress.
- Insert Symbol Dialog: Lets you explore the many math
symbols present in fonts you already have on your computer, fonts
you can purchase, or fonts you download for free. You can insert
them into your equations with a click or, if you plan to use
the symbol often, you can assign a keyboard shortcut to it.
- Save
Word documents as math-savvy web pages: MathType's new MathPage™ feature
allows you to save a web page where, unlike Word's built-in "Save
as Web Page" command, the equations actually look good.
Choose to make your equation a GIF image or MathML, the W3C's
XML standard for math.
- Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts: Work faster
by assigning keystroke combinations to your favorite symbols
and templates.
- Unlimited Undo/Redo: Everyone makes mistakes. Fix
them faster by undoing your equation edits you started, if necessary.
- MathML
2.0 Support: MathType's MathML translators have been updated
to the latest MathML Specification from the W3C.
Recent MathType for Windows Updates:
- MathType 6.0 is the latest release.
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