Use 6.9b to save equations as LaTeX (Ctrl+T) or MathML before migrating to a different system.
MathType 6.9b is a for Windows 7-era systems and Office 2010. It lacks 64-bit Office support, modern security, and cloud features, but remains useful for maintaining legacy math content. For new work, upgrade to MathType 7+ or switch to free alternatives (LaTeX + Overleaf, LibreOffice). For legacy preservation, keep a VM with Windows 7 + Office 2010 + MathType 6.9b. mathtype 6.9b
: Advanced users can type code directly into the editor or copy-paste from existing documents. For new work, upgrade to MathType 7+ or
The software supported over 800 symbols and templates. Whether a user needed to notate Boolean algebra, geometric shapes, or obscure Greek letters, the "Palettes" system made them accessible within two clicks. The software supported over 800 symbols and templates
: Users can write equations manually on touch-enabled devices for automatic conversion.
| Feature | Support in 6.9b | |--------|----------------| | Microsoft Word 2003/2007/2010 | Full (via COM add-in) | | Office 2013/2016 (32-bit) | Limited (manual registration possible but unsupported) | | Office 64-bit | No | | OpenOffice/LibreOffice | Via copy-paste or RTF | | Adobe InDesign/Illustrator | EPS/TIFF export | | Wikipedia/MediaWiki | LaTeX or MathML output |
You can double-click any existing equation to edit it in a dedicated WYSIWYG editor, then hit "Close" to update the document instantly. No compiling. No rendering lag.