3.6 Word + MathType: flexible, editable

MathType is an equation editor which works with Microsoft Word. It provides functionality to style equations to the requirements of the reader, can provide a larger print interface than the standard Word equation editor, can be used with keyboard alone, mouse alone and can provide larger target click areas for users who have mobility difficulties. MathType can therefore enhance the accessibility of Word documents for students who wish to annotate an editable format but require large print or a use alternative input modes.

MathType also provides the option to output edited documents as XHTML+MathML (see section 2.2) and so students using text-to-speech will be able to listen to the edited resources.

Word and MathType not recommended for all users above BaKoMa (section 3.5) as the output format from L^aT_eX  is less pleasant to view than that in BaKoMa and may prove distracting.

MathType or MathType Lite is required to view all Word documents which have been created with MathType.

Installation

MathType is available from http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/. Information regarding accessibility features can be found at http://www.dessci.com/en/support/mathplayer/tsn/tsn112.htm. Information regarding MathType Lite is available from http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/faqs.htm#read.