An equation editor that integrates with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, allowing users to create and insert properly formatted mathematical equations into spreadsheets.
Mathtype
- Excel
- Mathematics
- Computer Algebra Systems (CAS), Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), Design for Six Sigma (DfSS), Engineering, Mathematics, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Software, User Interface (UI)
Features:
- Mathematical equation editing, graphical interface for equation creation, LaTeX/MathML import/export, customizable toolbar, numbering and referencing equations, symbol libraries, compatible with Office applications
Pricing:
- Paid
- Creates high-quality, professionally formatted mathematical equations, user-friendly interface compared to Excel's built-in editor, good for technical documentation and scientific papers.
- Commercial software, primarily an equation editor (not a calculation tool), focuses on visual representation of math, not on solving equations within Excel.
Best for:
- Scientists, engineers, educators, and students who need to create and insert professionally formatted mathematical equations into Excel spreadsheets and other Office documents.