Math Formulas
Insert inline and block formulas using LaTeX syntax
⏱️ 5 minutes
Notta supports LaTeX math formula syntax for inserting inline and block formulas in your documents.
Inline Formula
Shortcut: Ctrl+M
Embed formulas within text using $formula$ syntax:
Einstein's mass-energy equation: $E = mc^2$Block Formula
Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+M
Standalone formulas using $$formula$$ syntax:
$$
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \sqrt{\pi}
$$Formula Editor
The formula editor provides:
- Symbol Panel: Quick insertion of common math symbols
- Template Panel: Common formula templates (fractions, matrices, summations, etc.)
- Live Preview: Real-time formula rendering while editing
Common Formula Examples
Fractions
$\frac{a}{b}$Superscripts and Subscripts
$x^2$, $x_i$, $x_i^2$Summation and Integration
$$\sum_{i=1}^{n} x_i = x_1 + x_2 + \cdots + x_n$$
$$\int_a^b f(x) \, dx$$Matrices
$$
\begin{pmatrix}
a & b \\
c & d
\end{pmatrix}
$$Greek Letters
$\alpha, \beta, \gamma, \delta, \epsilon, \theta, \lambda, \pi, \sigma, \omega$Insertion Methods
Besides typing LaTeX syntax manually, you can use slash commands to quickly insert inline or block formulas.
Next Steps
- Paragraphs & Blocks — Learn about other block elements
- Export — Export documents containing formulas