<mtext>

Baseline 2023
Newly available

Since January 2023, this feature works across the latest devices and browser versions. This feature might not work in older devices or browsers.

The <mtext> MathML element is used to render arbitrary text with no notational meaning, such as comments or annotations.

To display text with notational meaning, use <mi>, <mn>, <mo> or <ms> instead.

Attributes

This element accepts the global MathML attributes.

Examples

html
<math display="block">
  <mtext>Theorem of Pythagoras</mtext>
</math>

<math display="block">
  <mtext>/* comment here */</mtext>
</math>

Technical summary

Specifications

Specification
MathML Core
# text-mtext

Browser compatibility

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desktopmobile
Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Opera
Safari
Chrome Android
Firefox for Android
Opera Android
Safari on iOS
Samsung Internet
WebView Android
WebView on iOS
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Full support
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