MathType Insert Formula Error Solution

Inserting a formula error typically occurs in 2 different situations:

1. Error in the formula parameter in the document sent to MathType. This formula will use the parameters of the MathType new formula. The corresponding English window is as follows:

MathType Formula parameter Error Prompt window

2. The program used to create the object is a formula that is not installed on your computer. To edit this object you must install this program before you can open it. The corresponding English window is as follows:

Tip The MathType application is not installed

Reason: This phenomenon is caused by a number of reasons (related to Microsoft's account). This error message prompts you when MathType is running in XP compatibility mode.

The workaround is as follows:

Disables XP compatibility mode. If you need to use XP compatibility mode, the notification settings for UAC must be set to never remind.

To disable compatibility mode:

1. Navigate to MathType's application directory. The path varies depending on whether your system is 32-bit or 64-bit, which is displayed in the System properties (press the "Start" button or right-click on the desktop).

32-bit system: Press the "Start" icon and enter "%programfiles%\mathtype" in the search box and return to search.

64-bit system: Press the "Start" icon and enter "%programfiles (x86)%\mathtype" in the search box and return to search.

2. Right-click the MathType.exe (or the Blue Sigma icon) to select Properties.

3. Click "Compatibility". Uncheck "Run this program in compatibility Mode" and press "OK".

To disable UAC notifications:

1. Open the user Account tool in Control Panel.

2. Press the "Change user Account Control Settings" link.

3. Slide the vertical scroll bar to "no notice" and press "OK". Restart the computer.

The above describes the process of inserting the MathType formula incorrectly, and it can be seen that this problem is due to the use of MathType compatibility mode. MathType frequently asked questions are due to computer settings, more wonderful knowledge please focus on the triple tool software tutorial section