[Blindmath] Math ML

[Paul Topping]

MathML is also converted to speech for accessibility. It is part of several other document standards, such as DITA, DAISY, EPUB, HTML5, and so on. Accessibility is one of its main benefits over older math representations such as TeX and LaTeX. Unlike TeX and LaTeX, which are intended to be typed by humans, MathML is a computer representation only. Therefore it requires software to turn it into typeset math notation or accessible braille or speech.

Paul Topping
Design Science, Inc.
www.dessci.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Susan Jolly via Blindmath
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:49 PM
> To: blindmath at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Blindmath] Math ML
> 
> There is not a yes or no answer to this question since MathML is not a
> program.  MathML is an international standard XML specification for the
> electronic or digital represention of mathematics.  Here is the
> official link to the latest information.
> http://www.w3.org/Math/
> 
> MathML is not intended to be read by humans although it, like other XML
> formats, can be read directly if necessary. Typically MathML is
> converted to typeset math for visual reading or to braille math for
> tactile reading.
> Because of its flexiblity and comprehensive nature MathML is the
> standard format used for mathematics in EPUB 3 documents.
> 
> There are many different programs that can be used to produce MathML
> from various kinds of math entry.  Some of these programs are more
> accessible than others.
> 
> HTH, Susan Jolly
> 
> 
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