I recently switched from OneNote to Notion and I’m still learning the basics. I figured out how to do simple superscripts using the inline equation feature - like typing a^b for basic exponents.
However, I’m struggling with more complex expressions that need parentheses in the superscript. For example, when I want to write something like f^(2y+1), the parentheses don’t seem to work properly in the superscript.
Is there a specific syntax or method for handling multi-character superscripts with brackets in Notion’s equation editor? Any help would be appreciated!
Notion’s equation blocks are a nightmare for repetitive formatting. I used to waste hours typing LaTeX syntax for complex expressions.
Automation changed everything. Instead of manually typing curly braces and LaTeX commands, I built workflows that handle formatting automatically.
Need multiple equations with complex superscripts? I just input the raw expression and let automation convert it to proper LaTeX. It handles curly braces, parentheses, and complex formatting without me lifting a finger.
This is perfect for large documents or converting equations from other formats. You can even set up triggers that auto-format equations when you paste them.
Best part? Create templates for common patterns. Expressions like f^{(2y+1)} or complex nested formulas get generated in a few clicks.
The curly braces solution is spot on, but heads up - you might hit spacing issues with complex expressions. When I was learning Notion’s equation blocks, adding a backslash and space (like f^{(2y+1)\ }) fixed formatting problems with longer superscripts. If you’re dealing with nested expressions or fractions in superscripts, you’ll need extra LaTeX commands like \frac{}{}. Yeah, the switch from OneNote is brutal since Notion uses proper LaTeX syntax, but once you nail the curly brace grouping, math notation gets way easier.
yep, totally agree! wrapping it like that is key. also, adding curly braces helps ensure the superscript works as you want. it took me a bit to figure that out too, but now it’s all good!
This happens all the time with Notion’s equation syntax. For complex superscripts with parentheses, wrap the whole thing in curly braces. So instead of f^(2y+1), write f^{(2y+1)} in your equation block. The curly braces tell Notion’s LaTeX parser to treat everything inside as one superscript unit. I went through the same frustration when I switched from other editors. Same rule applies to subscripts - just swap the caret for an underscore. You’ll get the hang of LaTeX formatting pretty quick.
yeah, notion’s latex is frustrating at first but u get used to it. pro tip: try double brackets like f^{{(2y+1)}} when single curly braces don’t work. the parser gets wonky with nested expressions sometimes.