Source Menu

This menu contains the actions for formatting and validating the MathML source; it is only available in Source View.

There are two commands in the Source menu:

Format

This command will format the MathML, nicely positioning the syntax into an easily readable form. Format affects the entire document (equation), whether any or all MathML text is selected or not. Format can also be accessed via a right-click in the editing window itself or by clicking the Format Source toolbar button (document icon).

Validate

This command (also known as the syntax checker) will check the MathML for proper syntax and structure. If the MathML passes validation, 'Validation completed successfully' will appear. If there are problems, the first error found will display in the status bar and the offending syntax will display as red text; a warning that reads 'The MathML is invalid, please see the status line for details' will also appear. As long as there are errors, the editor will be prevented from closing or switching to Design View. Validate can also be accessed by clicking the Validate toolbar button (checkmark icon).