TeX for Gmail

Use LaTeX (a method for rendering mathematical formulas) with Gmail.

What is TeX for Gmail?

"TeX for Gmail" is a Chrome extension that allows you to use LaTeX in Gmail for typesetting mathematical formulas. This tool enables clear mathematical communication on both outgoing and incoming emails, without requiring the recipient to have the extension installed or even use Gmail. The math rendered by this extension is compatible with most mail readers, browsers, and mobile devices.

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By: https://alexeev.org

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Users: 60,000+

Rating: 4.61 (354)

Version: 6.7.3 (Last updated: 2020-11-23)

Creation date: 2020-04-02

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

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https://mail.google.com/

Size: 157.70K

Email: va*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 3070 ▼ 51

Other rankings

#2564 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 1 #63 in gmail keyword 69 ▲ 1

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Summary

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Typeset math in the outgoing and incoming messages. The other person does not have to have TeX for Gmail installed or to use Gmail. Math is viewable in most mail readers and browsers, including mobile ones.

User reviews

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Pros

Renders equations beautifully
Convenient to use for typing formulas in emails
Saves time by eliminating the need to import compiled LaTeX as images
Integration with Gmail UI
Easy to use for asking questions to professors

Cons

Occasional issues with rendering inline commands
Slow performance for longer expressions
Inability to copy-paste formatted formulas
Limited support for very complicated expressions
Dependency on external server, which can lead to occasional failures

Most mentioned

Renders equations beautifully
Easy to use
Integration with Gmail UI
Limited support for very complicated expressions
Dependency on external server

Recent reviews

Da Vincent, 2024-01-31

Muito bom pra quem trabalha com tex. F8 pra ver a fórmula e F9 volta ao texto. Prático e simples.

A Google user, 2016-01-10

Muito bom!

Jorge Luiz, 2013-09-18

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Safety

Risk impact

TeX for Gmail may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.