About MathType
MathType with Microsoft Word (Office 2004 and X, not Office 2008) MathType toolbar and menu:
- Insert equations: MathType installs a toolbar into Word, giving you the ability to insert mathematical notation inline or centered, with or without equation numbers, with just a click. No need to use the clunky Insert Object dialog.
- MathType commands: The toolbar also gives quick access to commands to renumber equations on the fly, insert equation references, and to convert a Word document to a web page, all while working in Word.
- Change the font and style of all equations in a document: MathType adds its own menu in Word that contains useful commands. One of these, Format Equations, lets you change the font and style of all equations in a document.
- Many more features.

What’s New in this Version
- Virtually all MathType features are enhanced in each major release. Here are some major new features in MathType 6.
- Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Support: MathType now supports Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 or newer, including version 10.5 also known as Leopard.
- Intel Mac Support: MathType is now a Universal application (also known as a Universal Binary) which means that it runs fast on both Intel and PowerPC Macs.
- Microsoft Office 2008 Support: MathType is compatible with Office 2008.
- Many more enhancements.