Does Notion support LaTeX equations?

Yes, Notion provides native support for LaTeX equations through its integration with the KaTeX library, enabling you to render mathematical formulas in both block and inline formats across all platforms. According to Notion's official documentation, "Notion uses the KaTeX library to render math equations, which supports a large subset of LaTeX functions." This built-in functionality makes Notion a compelling choice for students, researchers, teachers, and professionals who need to document complex mathematics without requiring external plugins or additional setup.

Adding equations to your Notion pages is refreshingly straightforward. For block equations, you can hover over a new line, click the "+" button, and select "Block equation," or simply type "/math" or "/equation" and press Enter. Inline equations work even more seamlessly—just surround your LaTeX code with double dollar signs ($$equation$$) and watch it transform instantly into formatted mathematics. You can also use the keyboard shortcut ctrl/cmd + shift + E to open the equation input field directly.

The syntax support covers most mathematical notation needs you'll encounter in academic and professional contexts. You can create fractions with \frac{a}{b}, square roots with \sqrt{x}, Greek letters like \alpha and \beta, and complex expressions including integrals, summations, and matrices. The rendering remains consistent across desktop and mobile apps, ensuring your equations display identically whether you're working on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, or through the web browser.

However, it's important to understand the limitations. Since Notion uses KaTeX rather than full LaTeX, some advanced packages like tikz, custom macros, and certain alignment structures aren't supported. The equations render as static images, meaning you can't interact with them for calculations or logical operations. Additionally, extremely complex multi-line equations may experience formatting inconsistencies or performance issues, though most users find the rendering fast and reliable with live preview capabilities.

For most users working with mathematical content, Notion's LaTeX support strikes an excellent balance between functionality and ease of use. The subset of LaTeX commands available through KaTeX covers the vast majority of mathematical notation requirements, while the intuitive editing experience and cross-platform consistency make it a practical solution for integrating mathematics into your knowledge management workflow. Whether you're documenting research, creating study notes, or building educational content, you'll find Notion's equation support both accessible and capable.