ACS Notes: Displaying Math on the Web
Author: Abby Fox
Description: Summary of options for putting mathematical equations on web pages; examples using tools on Athena.
Keywords: equations, math

# Displaying Math on the Web

There are various ways to include mathematical equations in web-published documents; these notes aim to provide samples of display methods in wide use today, basic information on using the associated tools, and a comparative overview of the different approaches. The final section includes pointers to additional alternatives and information on ongoing developments toward integrated web publishing of mathematical content.

## Samples and notes on tools

- LaTeX originals
- HTML versions created with:
  - latex2html
  - TtH
  - WebEQ
- PDF versions
- MathML versions

## Comparison of approaches

- General considerations
- Methods using browser display
  - latex2html
  - TtH
  - WebEQ
- Methods using graphical page display
  - TeX/LaTeX or DVI
  - PostScript
  - PDF
  - Full-page images

## Further information on putting math on the web

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Last modified: Thu May 27 13:31:07 1999