Typst vs LaTeX Math Cheatsheet
Direct side-by-side comparison of standard LaTeX math commands to modern Typst equivalents. Click either command button on any symbol card to copy instantly.
Key Syntax Translation Rules at a Glance
Greek letters drop the backslash
Fractions use natural slash notation
Radicals use function syntax
Clean sub/superscripts
Concise semicolons for rows
Blackboard bold uses double letters
Typst & LaTeX Comparison FAQ
How do Greek letters differ between LaTeX and Typst?▼
In LaTeX, Greek letters require a leading backslash (\alpha, \beta, \gamma). In Typst, symbols are standard identifiers written without backslashes: alpha, beta, gamma. Uppercase letters in both systems capitalize the first letter: \Delta in LaTeX vs Delta in Typst.
How do fractions and integrals differ in Typst?▼
In LaTeX, you write \frac{numerator}{denominator} and \int_{a}^{b} f(x) \, dx. In Typst, fractions use simple slash notation: (a + b) / (c + d), and integrals use integral_(a)^(b) f(x) dif x.
How do matrices work in Typst compared to LaTeX?▼
LaTeX requires explicit environment blocks like \begin{pmatrix} ... \end{pmatrix} with ampersands and double backslashes. Typst uses a clean function: mat(1, 0; 0, 1) where commas separate columns and semicolons separate rows.
Can I copy both LaTeX and Typst syntax from this cheatsheet?▼
Yes! Every symbol card provides distinct 1-click copy buttons for both the LaTeX command and the modern Typst equivalent.