[Blindmath] Latex again

[Amanda Lacy]

>From what I've seen, MathML is all words, and I need to see the shape of the 
equation on my Braille display to really understand it. Is there a way to go 
from words to symbols you would use on the keyboard?

Amanda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Gardner" <john.gardner at viewplus.com>
To: "'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'" 
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Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 3:26 PM
Subject: [Blindmath] Latex again


> Hello all, Latex is a subject of continuing interest on this list, and 
> there
> is a new entry.  Michael Whapples has written an excellent tutorial on
> converting Latex to MathML using the TX4HT application.  His step-by-step
> instructions on installing Miktex for Windows and using it to call TX4HT 
> are
> so straightforward that even I could do it and made it work on my first
> attempt.  He also has instructions for Mac and Linux users.  All the
> applications are free by the way.
>
> His tutorial is on the www.Access2Science.com site, direct URL
> http://www.access2science.com/latex/tutorial_txht.xhtml
>
> I have been told that this approach to converting Latex to MathML is the
> broadest one available, but I am no expert on that subject.  It would be
> good to hear from some of the experts on this topic about advantages of
> other converters that are available today.
>
> I was pleased to see that Birker will write up his course notes to publish
> on A2S, and I encourage others on this list to contribute as well.  A2S 
> has
> a core of good information, but it needs a lot more if it is to become the
> kind of rich information site that its editors envision.  In particular it
> needs articles like Birkers on practical techniques.  Write me if you want
> to bounce any ideas.
>
> John Gardner
>
>
>
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