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The short answer is that all
of the features discussed on this web site are exclusive
to MathType or are significantly improved over the same
feature in Equation Editor. There have been no
significant changes to Equation Editor since we licensed
it to Microsoft in 1991.
MathType, on the other hand, has been continually
upgraded and improved.
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2. Will others who don't use
MathType be able to read my equations?
Windows users need to download and
install the MathType fonts available free on
our web site. Alternatively, both Mac and Windows users
can download our free MathType
30-day trial which will install the fonts and work as a
better Equation Editor even when the 30 days are up.
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No, but if you download the free
MathType 30-day trial, you will be able to edit all
MathType equations. At the end of the trial period,
MathType will revert to MathType Lite and you will
always be able to view and edit MathType and Equation
Editor equations.
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4. If I
install your 30-day demo of MathType and decide not to
buy it, can I go back to using Equation Editor?
Yes, if you prefer. However, you
should know that after the 30-day trial period MathType
becomes MathType Lite, which is better than Equation
Editor. You get to keep all of MathType's additional
fonts, letting you collaborate with both MathType and
Equation Editor users. MathType Lite is free forever.
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5. How do I
type a space into an equation? Why does it beep when I
hit the spacebar?
MathType automatically applies
spacing as you type according the rules of mathematical
typesetting. This involves 6 different space widths,
none of which is the width of a normal space. Since
people are so used to hitting the spacebar while typing,
we disable it when math is being entered. However,
MathType also has a Text mode which allows you to type a plain English phrase or sentence in the middle of
an equation. And, of course, the spacebar works in Text
mode.
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You can purchase direct from Design Science
in our online store, by
calling our offices, from one
of our resellers, or at a college bookstore. If ordering
direct from us, we accept major credit cards (Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB), checks, wire
transfers and purchase orders as payment.
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Yes. MathType is only $57 for
faculty, staff and students of academic institutions.
Upgrades are $37. You can get the discount in our
online store or by
calling our offices.
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Yes, we have site licenses
programs for K-12 schools, college departments, college
campuses, corporations and government. If one of our
programs does not suit your situation, let us know and we
will try to accommodate the situation. See our
site license
information page for details on
how to purchase a site license.
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You will need to purchase
separate copies for Windows and Macintosh, but we do
offer a discount if you buy both. For example, if you
buy the Windows version, you can buy the Macintosh
version for $49, or vice versa.
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Yes, if you purchase a
single-user copy of MathType, you can install it on all
of your computers as long as you use it on only one of
them at a time. Installing it on your office computer
and your laptop is allowed—installing
it on your friend's or coworker's computer is not.
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If you purchase and download from
our web site, you will be up and running with MathType
within minutes. If
you want MathType shipped in a box, it is usually
shipped within 48 hours of receiving your order, and
depending on your location and the shipping method you
select, it will take 1 to 7 business days for your order
to arrive.
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Select 'About MathType' from the MathType menu.
Your registration number may also be on your MathType
box. Failing that, contact our office so we can do a
registration search.
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Yes, you are eligible for an
upgrade no matter how old your copy of MathType is.
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MathType works with virtually all
popular word processors, presentation programs, page
layout programs, graphing products and many others.
You can use MathType with virtually any application that supports Insert Object,
Insert Equation, cut/copy/paste, drag-and-drop, insertion
of image files or translations to MathML, TeX or LaTeX.
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MathType 5.1 for Macintosh works with
Microsoft Office for Macintosh version 2004, Office X,
Office 2001, and Office 98.
So what's the story with MathType and Microsoft Office 2008?
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Yes, MathType for Macintosh and
Windows are fully compatible and Microsoft Word
documents containing MathType equations can be easily
shared between them.
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Yes, MathType for Macintosh
version 5.1 is fully compatible with either Macintosh OS
X (10.1 or newer) or Mac OS 9.x.
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Yes, if you purchase a
single-user copy of MathType, you can install it on all
of your computers (i.e., home and work) as long as you use it on only one of
your computers at a time.
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MathType is a 5 megabyte
download. With a typical DSL or Cable internet
connection this typically takes less than 2 minutes.
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Yes. MathType downloads are
easily available on our web site.
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Just insert the CDROM, or if you
download, just double-click the installer. It is simple
and you will be guided through the installation process
onscreen. You’ll be using MathType in no time at all.
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No, you do not need to buy
MathType again. Just install MathType on your new
computer using the same registration number you received
with your original purchase.
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No, MathType is a separate
product and does not require Equation Editor to be
installed first.
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We are happy to answer any
questions you may have. Please call us at
1-800-827-0685, Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM
Pacific, GMT - 8:00. You may also reach us via email at
info@dessci.com.
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MathType technical support is
free. Contact our technical support team by calling
(562) 432-2920, Monday through Friday from 8 AM -
5 PM Pacific, GMT - 8:00. , or email
support@dessci.com.
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26.
How do I get a copy of the MathType User Manual?
If you have MathType shipped to you, a printed
user manual will come in the box. Regardless of how
you buy MathType, a PDF version of the MathType User
Manual comes with it. The default location for the
manual is Applications:MathType 5:MathType 5 Manual.
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Yes, the MathType User Manual
contains 18 tutorials, as well as tips and tricks to help you become a
MathType expert in very little time. Our web site
also includes several tutorials on using MathType in
special situations, such as creating math web pages, or with popular
software, such as PowerPoint, Quark, InDesign, etc.
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Yes, our trainers can come out to
your site to deliver custom courses to suit your needs. Go to our
training page for more information on our training programs.
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