Math Support

Markdown Macro+ for Confluence supports mathematical expressions using KaTeX, allowing you to write beautiful math formulas directly in your markdown content.

Inline Math

Write mathematical expressions inline using single dollar signs:

Euler's formula: $e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0$

Block Math

Write larger mathematical expressions as blocks using double dollar signs:

$$
\int_0^\infty e^{-x^2} dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}
$$

Math renders in the preview and on the page. Until the math library has loaded, formulas briefly show as plain text.

Common Math Symbols

• Greek letters: \alpha, \beta, \gamma, etc.
• Operators: \times, \div, \pm, etc.
• Fractions: \frac{numerator}{denominator}
• Subscripts and superscripts: x_{subscript} and x^{superscript}
• Integrals: \int, \sum, \prod

Best Practices

1. Use inline math for short expressions within text
2. Use block math for equations that should be displayed on their own line
3. Test complex formulas in the preview pane before publishing
4. Keep formulas simple and readable when possible
5. Use proper spacing around math expressions for better readability

In PDF and Word exports, math is exported as its LaTeX source. Math typed directly into a page in Edit with Markdown is not rendered; add it in a Markdown Macro+ block instead.