Open the Rich Content Editor when using one of the Canvas features which support the Editor.
Open Math Editor
To open the Math Editor, click the Insert Math Equation icon [1].
You can also access the Math Editor from the New Rich Content Editor menubar. 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].
Create Basic Math Equation
Use the Math Editor toolbar [1] to insert an equation in the equation field [2].
Note: You can click the Switch View to Advanced link to type or copy and paste in LaTeX [3].
Insert Equation
Click the Insert Equation button to insert your equation into the assignment.
Add Text to Equations
Add text around your equations in the Rich Content Editor.
Save Changes
Click the Save button to save any changes to the equation made in the Rich Content Editor.
Note: When using the Rich Content Editor in Discussions, the Save button may appear as the Post Reply button.
View Content
View the mathematical formulas, chemical formulas, or equations you created.
