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Autype supports LaTeX math expressions as display equations using the $$ block syntax.
Inline math ($E=mc^2$) is not currently supported. Use block math for all equations.

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Block math

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Multi-line syntax

Use double dollar signs on separate lines: 
$$
E = mc^2
$$

$$
\int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}
$$

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Single-line syntax

For short equations, put everything on one line: 
$$E = mc^2$$

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Alignment

Default alignment is left. There are two syntaxes depending on whether the equation is single-line or multi-line. Single-line — use :left, :center, or :right between $$ and the content: 
$$:center E = mc^2$$

$$:right \nabla \times \mathbf{E} = -\frac{\partial \mathbf{B}}{\partial t}$$
Multi-line — use {align=...} as an attribute on the opening $$: 
$${align=center}
\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{6}
$$

$${align=right}
\nabla \times \mathbf{E} = -\frac{\partial \mathbf{B}}{\partial t}
$$

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Extended attributes

Use {attrs} after $$ for additional control: 
$${align=center renderAsImage=true spacing=10,20}
\int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}
$$

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Attribute reference

AttributeValuesDescription
alignleft, center, rightHorizontal alignment
renderAsImagetrue, falseRender as PNG image for pixel-perfect output
spacingbefore,after (e.g., 10,20)Spacing before/after in points
The renderAsImage option is recommended for complex equations in PDF/DOCX exports. It ensures the math renders exactly as displayed, regardless of the viewer’s font support.

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Common LaTeX examples

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Fractions and roots

$$
x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}
$$

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Summations and integrals

$$
\sum_{i=1}^{n} i = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}
$$

$$
\int_a^b f(x)\,dx = F(b) - F(a)
$$

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Matrices

$$
\begin{pmatrix}
a & b \\
c & d
\end{pmatrix}
$$

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Greek letters

$\alpha, \beta, \gamma, \delta, \epsilon, \theta, \lambda, \mu, \pi, \sigma, \omega$