How math is written in Markdown
| You write | You get |
|---|---|
$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$ | a formula inside a sentence |
$$\int_0^1 x\,dx = \tfrac{1}{2}$$ | a formula on its own line |
$$\ce{CH4 + 2O2 -> CO2 + 2H2O}$$ | a chemical equation |
Reading it on Android
Open the .md file in PilcrowMD. The app formats formulas right on your phone. It does not use the internet or a hidden web page. Formulas written with $…$ stay in the sentence. A $$…$$ formula on its own line becomes a formula on its own line; $$…$$ in the middle of a sentence stays in the sentence.
Prices are safe. If you write "$5 and $10", PilcrowMD leaves it as plain text. It does not mistake money for math.
Common questions
Does it work with math from ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini? Yes, if the answer is saved as Markdown with $…$ or $$…$$ around the formulas. Some assistants use \(…\) and \[…\] instead. PilcrowMD doesn't read those yet – replace them with $…$ and $$…$$.
Can I edit formulas? Yes. Switch to the editor, change the LaTeX, and switch back to see the result.
Also on Mac: PilcrowMD for Mac (beta)