STEM on Mac

Add an equation to your Pages, Numbers, or Keynote document

This page is dedicated to creating accessible math while in Pages or Keynote by Apple.

Tutorial

  1. Place cursor at the location an equation needs to be added, either in your document or in a text box or shape, then follow the steps for your device:
    • On your iPhone,or iPad, tap the Insert button , tap the Media button, then tap Equation.
    • On your Mac, from the menu bar, choose Insert > Equation.
  2. Enter an equation using LaTeX commands or MathML elements Links to an external site.. On iPhone and iPad, you can also use the shortcut symbols above the keyboard. When you finish typing, a preview of the equation appears.
  3. Select Insert.

Review LaTex and MathType in Pages and Keynote Links to an external site. for additional resources.

Updated 4.22.2025