MathML

Mathematical Markup Language (MathML) is a dialect of XML for describing mathematical notation and capturing both its structure and content.

Here you'll find links to documentation, examples, and tools to help you work with this powerful technology. For a quick overview, see the slides for the innovation fairs at Mozilla Summit 2013.

MathML reference

MathML element reference
Details about each MathML element and compatibility information for desktop and mobile browsers.
MathML attribute reference
Information about MathML attributes that modify the appearance or behavior of elements.
MathML examples
MathML samples and examples to help you understand how it works.
Authoring MathML
Suggestions and tips for writing MathML, including suggested MathML editors and how to integrate their output into Web content.

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Getting help from the community

Tools

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
mathChrome No support 24 — 25Edge No support NoFirefox Full support 4
Full support 4
Partial support 1
Notes
Notes Only supported in XHTML documents.
IE No support NoOpera No support 9.5 — 15
Notes
No support 9.5 — 15
Notes
Notes Only supported in XHTML documents.
Safari Full support 5.1WebView Android No support NoChrome Android No support NoFirefox Android Full support 4Opera Android No support 10.1 — 14
Notes
No support 10.1 — 14
Notes
Notes Only supported in XHTML documents.
Safari iOS Full support 5.1Samsung Internet Android No support No

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support
See implementation notes.
See implementation notes.