Inline LaTeX ($...$) not rendering in Claude Code tab on Desktop app (macOS, Windows)
Resolved 💬 10 comments Opened Mar 20, 2026 by ostreion Closed May 26, 2026
Description
Inline LaTeX using single dollar sign delimiters ($...$) does not render in the Claude Code tab within the Claude Desktop app on macOS and Windows. The text appears as literal plain text with visible dollar signs.
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Desktop app on macOS
- Use the Claude Code tab
- Have Claude output inline math like $n = 3$
Expected Behavior
Inline $...$ should render as formatted math, consistent with how $$...$$ display math renders.
Actual Behavior
- $$...$$ (display math) renders correctly as formatted LaTeX
- $...$ (inline math) does not render — shows as literal text (e.g., $n = 3$)
Environment
- Claude Desktop app (macOS)
- Claude Code tab
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