Mathtype 6.9b [new] -

| Feature | MathType 6.9b | MathType 7 (Subscription) | Word’s OMML (Built-in) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Perpetual (One payment) | Annual subscription | Free | | Word 2016/365 | Limited (Crashes often) | Full support | Full support | | LaTeX input | No | Yes | Yes (via conversion) | | Equation numbering | Excellent | Excellent | Poor (Workarounds needed) | | Support for .EPS export | Yes | No (Deprecated) | No |

Unlike modern web-based tools, MathType 6.9b embeds directly into Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as a fully native COM add-in. This meant users could click a button on the ribbon (or legacy toolbar) to launch the editor, and equations would be inserted as OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) objects. Double-clicking any equation allowed for instant editing. mathtype 6.9b

If you find a copy on an old CD or hard drive today, treat it with respect. Fire it up, type E = mc^2 , and smile at how quickly it just appears on the page. | Feature | MathType 6