Why use MathType software instead of using the free Equation Editor that comes with Microsoft Office?
I began writing my lessons using Equation Editor because it was free. In time, I found out that there are many versions of Equation Editor that have been licensed out, and they are not all compatible. This causes problems when working cross platform (Mac to PC). PowerPoint presentations will work cross platform with no problem. However, not all the objects (symbols, equations, text, etc) created by Equation Editor on a Mac will open correctly on a PC or vice versa. MathType , which costs about $60, solves this problem. MathType 6 for the PC will open objects created by all versions of Equation Editor and MathType 5 for Mac. MathType 5 will open all objects created by the many versions of Equation Editor . I highly recommend the purchase of MathType because it simplifies the process of creating PowerPoint lessons. MathType also has more options than its free predecessor, Equation Editor . It can create symbols, text, and equations in color, has a larger selection of symbols, and offers
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