Did you know Canvas has a Math Editor feature that lets you add a math Equation anywhere you can use the Rich Content Editor? (Tools that support the editor include Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus.)
You can use the Math Editor for applications ranging from simple formatting in introductory math courses to higher-level math and chemistry equations in advanced courses.
Both students and instructors have access to the editor and can use it to create equations wherever the RCE can be accessed.
The Math editor is based on LaTeX, the language that is used to create Equations in academic journals. Although you can create equations with the point-and-click editor, the Math editor also gives you the option to input LaTeX directly.
How to Use the Equation Editor
- Select the place in the Rich Content Editor you would like to add your equation and click on the Equation Editor icon on the right side of the toolbar.
Or, click "Insert" and select "Equation."
- The Equation Editor will open.
- You can use the list of symbols for point-and-click creation of an equation. Or, if you prefer, you can directly enter LaTeX by toggling the “Directly Edit LaTeX” switch at the bottom of the editor. (For more on LaTeX editing, see the resources listed below.)
- When your equation has been created, click “Done.” Then click “Save” on your Canvas page to save your changes.
- If you need to edit an equation after creating it, go to the edit screen and click on the Equation, then click on the “Edit Equation” selector.
More on Using the Equation Editor
To include instructions for math problems created in the Math Editor, you will need to edit around your equation using the regular Rich Content Editor.
For information about LaTeX codes for equations in the Canvas Math editor, visit the following resources:
For more information on using the Math Editor, visit the following article: