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title: "LaTeX Math Block Macro -(Cloud)"
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> Macro (aura-html)
This macro implements the LaTeX equation math mode. The output is displayed on its line with the selected horizontal alignment.
> ℹ️ To work with *LaTeX Math Block*, you must install the *LaTeX Math* application. For more information, see [Installation](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LM/pages/77038624).
### Understanding Components
Every component in the image below is marked with a number to help you identify it.
The following table describes the components:
| **Number** | **Parameter Name** | **Description** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Syntax | This box allows you to enter the syntax in the latex-formatted math and generate the preview in the *Equation* box.
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| 2 | Equation | This box allows you to view and edit the equation. The same is reflected in the *Syntax* box.
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| 3 | Most Used | This section contains the most used formulas from a particular subject. If you require any of the formulas, simply click on it.
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| 4 | Search box | This box allows you to search for the latex commands. |
| 5 | Align left | This option aligns the equation to the left. |
| 6 | Align center | This option aligns the equation to the center. |
| 7 | Align right | This option aligns the equation to the right. |
| 8 | Undo | This option will reverse the typing action that you made recently. |
| 9 | Redo | This option will repeat the typing action that you made recently. |
| 10 | Anchor name | An anchor tag within any page connects and references equations on different pages.
Click the **Anchor** button in the editor or use the keyboard shortcut **Ctrl+K **to** **open the popup. Now, type the anchor name and press **Enter** to save the reference. This reference can now be used with any [LaTeX Math Block Reference](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LM/pages/297337025) macro.
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| 11 | Help | This option will direct you to the documentation. |
| 12 | Insert/Save | This option will insert the macro along with the change you made to your page. |
| 13 | Cancel | This option will close the macro window without saving. |
### Creating LaTeX Math Block Macro
To create a *LaTeX Math Block*, Perform the following steps:
1. Create a new page or** Edit** an existing page where you want to create an equation.
2. Type / or click the + icon on your page.
3. Select *LaTeX Math Block* and Click **Insert**. The *LaTeX Math Block Macro *window is displayed.
4. Type the syntax in the latex formatted math. For more information, see [Understanding Components](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LM/pages/297336970/LaTeX+Math+Block+Macro+-+Cloud#Understanding-Components).
5. Click **Insert**.
### Adding Multi-line Equations in the LaTeX Math Block Macro
In LaTeX formats equations, the double backslash command`\\` is used to create a new line or initiate a line break.
**Syntax:**
```
\\
\\
```
> ℹ️ Note:
> ℹ️ The `\\` command is used to create a new line and automatically aligns equations to the right. To have equations left-aligned, place the `&` symbol before each equation when entering them.
### Editing LaTeX Math Block Macro
To edit a *LaTeX Math Block,* do the following:
> ℹ️ You must be in the **Edit** mode to edit a macro block.
1. Click the Edit :edit-pencil: icon. The *LaTeX Math Block Macro *window is displayed.
2. Make the required changes and then click the **Save **button.
### Deleting LaTeX Math Block Macro
To delete a *LaTeX Math Block*, select the block and click the Delete(:delete:) icon.
> ℹ️ You must be in the **Edit** mode to delete a macro block.