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title: "Editing Math"
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updated: 2026-03-12T14:51:41Z
published: 2026-03-12T14:51:41Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Editing Math

Aware has a native custom math editing tool that allows test authors to create and edit mathematical text in line with questions and answer choices.

Simply click the **Add Math** button while editing an item, and the math editing tool will create a special text box with a floating math toolbar full of symbols for a variety of needs.

![add_math_button.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/add_math_button.png)

Test authors can use their keyboards and the special math toolbar to format their text in all test types and answer types.

> [!TIP]
> **Pro Tip:** The **Add Math** feature accepts additional commands that do not appear in the built-in menu but work when manually typed into the field:
> 
> - **\space** - Adds an extra space at the start or end of an equation or between elements in an equation. This command is helpful if spaces surrounding the **Add Math** text box are not showing up in the question.
> - **\overleftarrow** - Adds a left-facing arrow above the text.
> - **\overrightarrow** - Adds a right-facing arrow above the text.
> - **\subscript** - Allows the creation of subscripts.
> - **\choose** - Creates binomial coefficients.

Moreover, test authors can add alternative text to refine math language for students who use Text-to-Speech. The alternative text feature applies any time Latex is used for math on questions, answer choices, and resources.

Select the **Add Math** button next to the answer choice, and type out the alternative text students will hear under **Text-to-speech Override**. For example, the answer **-8=2x** could be read aloud as “negative eight equals two x” instead of “‘minus eight equals two x.”

![alt_text_match_table_grid.gif](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/alt_text_match_table_grid.gif)

You can also edit alternative text from the **Questions** tab on an assessment. Hover your mouse over the math language and select **Edit Math Speech** to change or add alternative text.

![edit_math_speech.gif](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/12665549416087.png)

Visit the interactive item types section for more information about using the equation editor.