what is that whole latex thing. Its a sticky thread above this one.

why dont you search? with latex you can add tags to do things like:

[math]MgSO_4[/math]

it's a way to make math posts and text like this.

 

 

The sticky should have all the info.

what is that whole latex thing. Its a sticky thread above this one.

 

Basically LaTeX is a program that allows you to properly typeset mathematics. On top of this, there are packages that you can use to extend this to typesetting chemistry equations, and we use something called mhchem. It's very easy to use, and hopefully it'll make sure that people definately know what you're going on about when you post something here.

 

I know it helps a lot in the math and physics forums - typesetting can sometimes be a problem there. I hope it gets used here as well

ok, thanks, just was kinda new and had never heard of it before i registered here. Also, how do people sighn in as guest. I never understood this at any forum.