Journal articles require precise formatting according to strict style guides (such as APA, IEEE, or AMS). MathType 6.9b ensures that variables are italicized correctly, operators are spaced properly, and fonts match the surrounding text perfectly. Textbook and Curriculum Design
: For long-time users who have used MathType for years, the 6.9b interface is familiar and comfortable. The changes introduced in version 7.0 (with a Java-based license manager) were substantial and not universally welcomed. mathtype 6.9b