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Equations

Blackboard has a built-in equation editor that works fine and will benefit most users unfamiliar with math code systems.

The Content Styler includes equation formatting engine called MathJax, which can improve inline equations within content. Right-clicking on a MathJax equation gives additional functionality to the student. For example, right-clicking on the equations in the examples below will display the MathJax menu where you can read the TEX and MathML code for easy copying to other systems, or change the size of the equation.

MathJax will read TEX, MathML and AsciiMath code and format it into a visual representation of the equation.

Tex is the best choice. It is easier to read and can be typed directly into the editor.

To avoid conflicts with Blackboard's editor, equations to be formatted with MathJax should be wrapped with specific brace code:

  • \[ ...equation... \] - Format as a display equation
  • \( ...equation... \) - Format as an inline equation

Warning

If using MathJax equations, unsupported browsers and Blackboard Mobile App users will only see the source math code.

Display equation#

A display equation is centered on the page, on its own line.

Example 
Nullam et dolor magna.
\[ F(x) = \int^a_b \frac{1}{3}x^3 \]
Duis sit amet imperdiet sem.

Nullam et dolor magna.

\[ F(x) = \int^a_b \frac{1}{3}x^3 \]

Duis sit amet imperdiet sem.

Inline equation#

An inline equation is displayed... um... in line.

Example 
Nullam et dolor magna \( F(x) = \int^a_b \frac{1}{3}x^3 \) duis sit amet imperdiet sem.

Nullam et dolor magna \( F(x) = \int^a_b \frac{1}{3}x^3 \) duis sit amet imperdiet sem.

Resources#

Here are some useful resources if you want to learn more about