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MathML ("Mathematical Markup Language") is an XML-based markup language that is used to describe mathematical symbols and formulas, so that they can be presented in a familiar way in Web documents. It is a recommendation of the W3C math working group.

The specification of version 1.01 of the format was released in July 1999 and version 2.0 appeared in February 2001. In October 2003, the second edition of MathML Version 2.0 was published as the final release by the W3C math working group.

MathML deals not only with the presentation but also with the meaning of formula components. The format is rather verbose and it is inconvenient to produce MathML formulas by hand; several utilities for doing so are available, including converters between TeX and MathML.

Of the major web browsers, those that directly support the format are recent versions of Mozilla and Netscape Navigator. Other browsers support the format if external plugins are installed. For example, Internet Explorer supports MathML with a MathPlayer plugin.

MathML is also supported by major office products such as Microsoft Word and OpenOffice.

A system for marking up mathematical semanticsIn general, semantics (from the Greek semantikos or "significant meaning," derived from sema sign) is the study of meaning, in some sense of that term. Semantics is often opposed to syntax, in which case the former pertains to what something means while t, intended to complement MathML, is also under development. It is called OpenMathOpenMath is the name of a standard content markup language for mathematical formulas, designed among others to provide an extension mechanism for MathML Content Markup. OpenMath consists of the definition of "OpenMath Objects", an abstract datatype for de.

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MathML has been critisised for being too bloatSoftware bloat is a derogatory term used to describe the tendency of newer computer programs to use larger amounts of disk space, more CPU power and/or more RAM memory than older programs. Software exhibiting this tendency is referred to as bloatware or,ed, for example the equivalent of the LaTeXSee also latex a form of rubber or plastic. LATX is a document preparation system for the TeX typesetting program. It offers programmable desktop publishing features and extensive facilities for automating most aspects of typesetting and DTP, especially n syntax

x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

Which is rendered as the formula:

Would be marked up inline like so in MathML:

x = - b ± b 2 - 4 ⁢ a ⁢ c 2 ⁢ a

On the other hand, the XML structuring promises to make it widely usable and allows for instant display in, e.g., Web browsers.

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MathMLMathML ( Math ematical M arkup L anguage") is an XML-based markup language that is used to describe mathematical symbols and formulas, so that they can be presented in a familiar way in Web documents. It is a recommendation of the W3C math working group.  


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