How to install MathType add-in for Microsoft 365

MathType add-in is an extension that helps users easily create and edit mathematical and chemical formulas right in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. With an intuitive interface, writing support, and hundreds of available symbols, MathType makes formula writing faster, more accurate, and more professional.

In this article, let’s find out How to install MathType add-in in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPointhelps teachers, students and academics who need to present mathematical formulas beautifully and in standard format.

Introducing MathType Add-in

The procedure described on this page is for the MathType add-in available through the Add-ins dialog box of Word and PowerPoint. Creating equations is simple: just click the MathType icon on the toolbar, select MathType or ChemType in the right task pane, and get started.

Add-ins currently support:

• Word on Windows (Microsoft 365)
• Word on macOS (Microsoft 365)
• Word on the web
• Word on iPad
• Word 2019 (or later) on Mac (Mojave to Monterey)
• Word 2021 on Windows (Windows 10, 11)
• PowerPoint on Windows (Microsoft 365)
• PowerPoint on macOS (Microsoft 365)
• PowerPoint on the web
• PowerPoint on iPad
• PowerPoint 2019 (or later) on Mac (Mojave to Monterey)
• PowerPoint 2021 on Windows (Windows 10, 11)

Note: Word versions from v16.0.11629 to v16.0.13628 may require WebView2 to be installed to work with the MathType add-in.

Install the MathType Add-in in Microsoft 365

After installing the add-in, people will be able to use both MathType and ChemType, so there is no need to install two separate versions.

Step 1: From tab Insertselect Add-ins > Store or Get Add-ins.

Step 2: Search “mathtype” (case insensitive) in the search box and press Enter.

Step 3: Press Add to install add-ins.

Step 4: Verify successful installation: check there is a MathType button on the right side of the tab Home on the ribbon.

MathType add-in license for Microsoft 365

Everyone needs to register to use MathType. Individuals or educational institutions can purchase from the Wiris store, business organizations contact Wiris support.

30-day free trial: The first time you install the add-in, you will have a 30-day full-featured trial. Once finished, people need to buy more to continue.

Note: MathType accounts are common to both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace instances. When you start a trial on one platform, the time will sync for both.

If using Safari to log into MathType in Word/PowerPoint Online, users need to turn off the option Prevent cross-site tracking in Settings > Privacy to sign in successfully.

The first time the add-in is opened or sometimes thereafter, the user will be asked to sign in with the current Microsoft account or another Microsoft account.

Use MathType in Word

Add equation

• In tab Homeclick MathType icon. The task pane appears on the right, select Open MathType or Open ChemType to open Editor.

• Create an equation and then click Insert to insert into the document.
• If you want to write by hand, switch from Classic input with keyboard icon to handwritten icon.

• When ready, press Insert.

Edit equation

• Select equation need adjustment.

• Click Open MathType in the right task pane. The equation will reopen in the MathType Add-in.

Get MathML

Once created, anyone can get the MathML code by opening the table Alternative text, Right click on the equation image and select the corresponding option. Note: directly editing MathML in the alt text box is not an officially supported editing method.

For PowerPoint

• Add equation: similar to Word, in the Home tab, click MathType > select Insert math or Insert chemistry.
• Handwritten interface: as in Word, there is a toggle icon between Classic input and Handwritten input.
• My Equations feature:
  • This tab saves a history of all entered equations, and slides can be edited and re-inserted.
  • Note: PowerPoint has API limitations, so the edited equation will not replace the old version but will be inserted.
  • Delete equation from history: point to record > trash icon > delete (not delete from slide).