MathML With HTML5

Introduction
 

The Mathematical Markup Language (MathML) is a markup language to show mathematical and
scientific content on the Web. HTML5 allows us to use MathML elements inside a document using
<math>...</math> tags. A mathematical expression must be inserted into the element <math> with a
specified namespace as in the following:

1. <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML">  </math>  

In HTML5 we can simply write <math></math>. The basic elements of the <math> tag are as follows:
 

We will now try to print  a2= b2.

HTML5 MathML

An Introduction to Mathematical Markup Language(Math ML)

Math ML Intro

1.Math ML(Mathematical Markup Language) is markup language for representing

mathematical notations ,it captures both the structure and content.

2.The Standards and specifications are maintained by World Wide Web Consortium(W3C).

3.HTML5 allows you to add Mathematical signs, symbols, notations and other materials directly
onto HTML5 documents using the MATH ML elements.
Advantages of Math ML

Encodeable: Encode all mathematical Notations capturing both the structure and content of the
material.

Convertible: Allows conversion from one mathematical format to another.Can generate output
formats for text displays, graphical displays, speech synthesizers, print devices.

Flexible: Enables high degree of flexibility allowing you to pass information for various kinds of
applications and renders.

Cross Platform: Encoded data is legible to humans and can be used by softwares and templates to
process or generate data.

Browser Support for Math ML.

1.The Math ML is supported on latest versions of Firefox and Apple Safari browser.

Compatible Browsers.

Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox.

Math ML Specifications.

1. MathML uses XML mark for representing mathematical notations.It is a XML application.

2. The MathML markup of two types Presentational Markup and Content Markup.

Presentational Markup: Used to markup Mathematical Expressions and the layout .

Content Markup: Used to markup the content and convey the additional mathematical meaning
with it.

Incorporating Math ML within your HTML5 document.

1. HTML5 enables you to add MathML elements directly into the webpage.
2. The element <math> is the most top level element in MathML, all MathML tags must be
wrapped within this element.

3. Nesting one <math> element inside another is invalid.