|LaTeX Math for Confluence
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LaTeX Math for Confluence is a Forge app that enables you to create beautiful mathematical equations in Confluence using standard LaTeX syntax. It features real-time preview, access control, and both inline and block equation styles.
No, LaTeX Math for Confluence is completely free! You can install and use it without any cost or trial limitations.
LaTeX Math for Confluence is designed for Confluence Cloud only. It is not available for Confluence Server or Data Center.
Basic LaTeX knowledge is helpful but not required. The app includes:
See our Installation Guide for detailed steps.
Yes, you must be a Confluence Administrator to install apps. Regular users cannot install apps.
Installation typically takes 2-5 minutes. The app will be available immediately after installation completes.
No! LaTeX Math for Confluence is completely free with no limitations on the number of equations, users, or features.
Quick Method:
/latexSee Quick Start Guide for more details.
Inline Macro:
Block Macro:
Yes! We support standard LaTeX math syntax including:
$...$ for inline math$$...$$ for display math\[...\] for display math\(...\) for inline mathWe use KaTeX for rendering, which supports:
Not supported:
See KaTeX Supported Functions for a complete list.
Anyone with permission to view the Confluence page can see the rendered equations. View access cannot be restricted separately.
This depends on your Access Control settings:
See Access Control Guide.
Group-based permissions are coming in a future update. Currently, you must add users individually to the whitelist.
They will see an "Access Denied" message and won't be able to open the editor. The equation will render normally for viewing.
No, LaTeX Math for Confluence requires an internet connection to:
PDF Export: ✅ Yes, equations render in exported PDFs
Word Export: ⚠️ Equations may show as images or plain text depending on Confluence's export method
HTML Export: ✅ Yes, equations render correctly
Viewing: ✅ Yes, equations render perfectly on mobile devices
Editing: ✅ Yes, the editor works on tablets and phones with responsive interface
Practical Limits:
Yes! Use LaTeX color commands:
\textcolor{red}{x} + \textcolor{blue}{y}
Yes, basic chemical notation is supported through LaTeX commands like \ce{}.
LaTeX Math is optimized for performance:
Typical pages with 10-20 equations load normally. Pages with 50+ equations may have slightly slower load times.
Common causes:
Solution: Use the live preview to identify and fix errors.
Cause: You're not in the whitelist
Solutions:
See Access Control & Permissions.
Troubleshooting steps:
This is normal. Equations may scale slightly differently on mobile to fit the screen. They remain readable and functional.
Migration feature coming soon!
Currently:
Future:
See Migration Guide for updates.
Current process:
Warning: Uninstalling removes the app but leaves placeholder macros on your pages. Equations will not render.
Before uninstalling:
Absolutely! We welcome feature requests:
Yes! Check our documentation for upcoming features or contact support for the full roadmap.
All data is stored on Atlassian's Confluence Cloud infrastructure. We don't store LaTeX content separately.
Yes, your LaTeX equations are:
We collect:
We DON'T collect:
Yes, LaTeX Math for Confluence is GDPR compliant and follows Atlassian's data protection standards.
Use Inline for:
Use Block for:
Recommendations:
It's optional! The macros work with or without delimiters:
Choose based on your needs.
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Last Updated: Nov 2025