OMML Specification, Version 2

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re: OMML Specification, Version 2

Jesper Lund Stocholm — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:26:11 GMT

Murray,

Will you present highlights of the changes to OMML? As I recall the BRM process, the changes to specifically OMML were relatively small - actually I can only remember a single change that was approved (something about import of alternative math markup content, if I remember correctly).

re: OMML Specification, Version 2

JohnM — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:39:08 GMT

I am having trouble learning to use the new equation editor. I want to use keyboard input only, but if I get it wrong the AutoBuildup has already rendered it, and I cannot get back to the original text I entered. Isn't there a way of toggling the autobuildup on/off so I can edit the plain text I've already entered to fix it?

Thanks!

re: OMML Specification, Version 2

MurrayS — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:47:40 GMT

You can turn off formula autobuild up by choosing the Tools option on the equation ribbon to get math autocorrect and then clicking on the "Replace as you type" option. You can still build up what you type by selecting the Professional option on the context menu or on the acetate menu.

But it's better to leave formula autobuildup enabled and then when something builds up differently from what you want, just type Ctrl+z to undo it. You can use this undo hot key anywhere when you edit Word (and most other programs). It's very handy.

We're also working on ways to make the linear format more discoverable. You might want to read Unicode Technical Note #28 on the linear format (http://www.unicode.org/notes/tn28/UTN28-PlainTextMath-v2.pdf)