[BlindMath] Math Not Accessible In Gemini

[Neil Soiffer]

Another option is to ask it to write its response as an HTML page with the
math encoded in MathML. You can then copy/save that and either open the
file in a browser or in Word and the math will be accessible (speech,
navigation, and braille). In Word, you can edit it.

So lots of options to choose from, although it would be best if the answer
was directly accessible.

Neil Soiffer

On Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM Saman Aghajani via BlindMath <
blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello,
>   have you used the "Export to Docs" feature?  Usually under each response
> there are a few buttons to copy the text, or to mark the answer as "good"
> or "bad".  But there is also a "More Options" button, which when pressed,
> allows one to select an option from a dropdown list.  There you should find
> the export feature.
> For example, I asked it to describe to me the Tailor Polynom and to render
> it as LateX und here is what I got:
>
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tp3feJIfFZ7X5Hl-r6dKxYap7NMOxp935VtO1DcPAN8/edit?tab=t.0
>
> Best Regards
> Saman
>
> Am Mi., 14. Jan. 2026 um 15:40 Uhr schrieb Amanda Lacy via BlindMath <
> blindmath at nfbnet.org>:
>
> > I love using Gemini to learn about all types of subjets. It treats the
> > word "remember" as a key word. So if I say, "remember that I am using a
> > screen reader, so all mathematical content must be rendered using plain
> > text or LaTex," THis helps. However, it might later render chemistry in
> an
> > inaccessible format, so I'll have to tell it to remember that I also need
> > chemistry explanations written in plain text. It's oddly specific, but
> if I
> > tell it what I need it usually works.
> >
> > > On Jan 14, 2026, at 5:59 AM, Bhavya shah via BlindMath <
> > blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > This Message Is From an External Sender
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> > > I like using Gemini to deepen my understanding of Math and CS topics.
> > > However, in its responses, equations, variables, and other mathematical
> > > content is often rendered in a way that NVDA doesn’t pick up on.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > For instance: “v sub w when  is a center word.” Notice how between
> “when”
> > > and “is” there is an extra space. Here, there almost certainly is a “w”
> > > there that my screen reader is missing. Often, entire equations are
> > > inaccessible. This occurs on both Chrome and Firefox.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To address this, I’ve tried adding system prompts/memories/personal
> > context
> > > to Gemini about my preference for plain text for all Math content; yet,
> > > Gemini 3 Pro/Thinking continues to occasionally forget.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Have you experienced this issue? Do you have any advice on making
> Gemini
> > > output Math that is always accessible, whether it be plain text or Math
> > ML?
> > > I’d be grateful for all your inputs.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > With warm regards,
> > >
> > > Bhavya Shah
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