Note: In order to use the Equation Editor you must have the Equation Editor role assigned to your CourseArc user account. Contact your CourseArc System Administrator to request this role.


The following blocks have a math equation editor button: 

  • Accordions
  • Cloze

  • Content

  • Icon and Link to Popup Text

  • Icon and Text

  • Image Hotspots

  • Instructor Notes

  • Quiz (Question Prompt question type only)

  • Quote
  • Standout

  • Tabs

  • Writing


To insert a math equation in a block, click the math equation editor button.
Add Content: Text and Tables block modal window with Equation Editor button in the toolbar

The MathType equation editor opens as a pop-up window. Use the toolbar buttons to insert symbols and fractions. Use the keyboard to enter numbers and variables.

  • Enter f(x)=a with the keyboard
  • Click the exponent icon
  • Enter b as the base with the keyboard
  • Click the up arrow key to move the cursor into the exponent field and enter x
  • After the equation is entered, click OK to add the equation to the block

Content: Text and Tables block with Equation Editor tool window visible

The equation will appear in the block. Click the Add Block+ button to save the block.

Note: For additional information about formatting equations, refer to this WIRIS documentation.
Add Content: Text and Tables block modal window with an equation added


After adding the block to the page, the equation will appear in edit mode. Publish the page edits to see the math equation displayed as it will appear to learners.

Edit view

screenshot of equation editor in edit mode


Published view

screenshot of equation in published view


Global glossaries have a math equation editor button for a term's Long Definition:* field

Global Glossary Edit Term view showing Long Definition field with Equation Editor button in the toolbar

Course glossaries have a math equation editor button for a term's Long Definition:*  field
Course Glossary Edit Term view showing Long Definition field with Equation Editor button in the toolbar



Watch the following video to see how to use the equation editor in a variety of blocks in CourseArc.

Using the Math/Equation Editor in CourseArc from CourseArc on Vimeo