---
author: Hugo Authors
title: Math Typesetting
date: 2019-12-12
description: A brief guide to setup KaTeX
markup: mmark
type: "post"
---

Mathematical notation in a Hugo project can be enabled by using third party JavaScript libraries.

In this example we will be using [KaTeX](https://katex.org/)

- Create a partial under `/layouts/partials/math.html`
- Within this partial reference the [Auto-render Extension](https://katex.org/docs/autorender.html) or host these scripts locally.
- Include the partial in your templates like so:  

```
{{ if or .Params.math .Site.Params.math }}
{{ partial "math.html" . }}
{{ end }}
```  
- To enable KaTex globally set the parameter `math` to `true` in a project's configuration
- To enable KaTex on a per page basis include the parameter `math: true` in content files.

**Note:** Use the online reference of [Supported TeX Functions](https://katex.org/docs/supported.html)


### Examples

Inline math: $$ \varphi = \dfrac{1+\sqrt5}{2}= 1.6180339887… $$

Block math:

$$
 \varphi = 1+\frac{1} {1+\frac{1} {1+\frac{1} {1+\cdots} } } 
$$

