A graphically intuitive formula editor for writing mathematical equations and expressions, built as a lightweight open source alternative to Microsoft Equation Editor.
JMathEdit is an open source software for editing mathematical equations and expressions. It provides a graphical interface with easy point-and-click tools for creating formulas without having to learn code syntax.
With JMathEdit, users can typeset professional mathematical notations such as integrals, summations, fractions, radicals, and matrices. It supports various mathematical functions and symbols. The editor makes use of unicode so almost all mathematical symbols are available.
The editing features of JMathEdit include undo/redo options, search/replace text, customizable font styles and sizes, automatic numbering of equations, text boxes, and the ability to export formulas as images or MathML code. It can be integrated into other applications as a formula editor component.
JMathEdit works as a standalone application on Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. It is written in Java so it can run easily across different platforms. The simple graphical WYSIWYG interface makes it easy for anyone to start creating mathematical notation without a steep learning curve.
JMathEdit is a lightweight open source alternative to proprietary solutions like Microsoft Equation Editor. It is released under the terms of the BSD license, allowing it to be freely used and distributed.