Canvas: Use Equation Editor on an Exam

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Overview

Canvas has an integrated tool for math and science formulas based on LaTeX, the industry standard for academic publication. The LaTeX Math Editor is built into the Rich Content Editor. The Rich Content Editor is used in features that support the editor (Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, or Syllabus). The Math Editor can be used for basic mathematical formatting for introductory math courses or for more advanced mathematical text for higher-level math courses. Both students and instructors have access to the editor.

Instructions

  1. Open the Rich Content Editor using one of the Canvas features that support the Editor.
     

  2. To open the Math Editor, click the Insert Math Equation icon [1]. You can also open the Math Editor from the Rich Content Editor menu bar. Click the Insert link [2], then select the Equation option [3]. Note: To view the Insert Math Equation icon, you may need to click the Options icon [4].

    Canvas Rich Content Editor showing the Insert menu opened with the Equation option highlighted for adding a math equation to the content.
     

  3. The Equation Editor provides a toolbar for inserting various operators and symbols [1]. You can enter expressions in the equation field [2]. You can view and edit or hide the LaTeX code behind an expression by clicking the Directly Edit LaTeX toggle [3].

    Canvas Equation Editor showing tabs for math symbols and operators with an input area to build or edit equations or LaTeX before inserting them into content.
     
  4. Be sure to enter your equation characters first and then select the Insert Equation button.

    Canvas quiz question asking students to enter a true statement using the equation editor, with a math equation entered in the answer field.

 

Read more about using the Equation Editor here.

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