Indicate that LaTeX editor support was removed in Redwood.

sarina · sarina · commit 04d77c9bf4fa · 2025-04-14T09:16:58.000-04:00
Resolves #765
diff --git a/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/exercise_tools/create_problem_in_latex.rst b/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/exercise_tools/create_problem_in_latex.rst
@@ -5,47 +5,7 @@ Problem Written in LaTeX
 
 .. tags:: educator, how-to
 
-.. warning:: This problem type is a prototype, and is not supported. By
- default, the ability to create these problems is not enabled in Studio. You
- must change the advanced settings in your course before you can create
- problems with LaTeX. Use this problem type with caution.
-
-If you have an problem that is already written in LaTeX, you can use this
-problem type to easily convert your code into XML. After you paste your code
-into the LaTeX editor, you make a few adjustments.
-
-.. note:: If you want to use LaTeX to typeset mathematical expressions
-          in problems that you haven't yet written, use any of the other
-          problem templates together with `MathJax <http://www.mathjax.org>`_.
-          For more information about how to create mathematical expressions in
-          Studio using MathJax, see :ref:`MathJax in Studio`.
-
-.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/ProblemWrittenInLaTeX.png
- :alt: Image of a problem written in LaTeX
-
-Create a Problem Written in LaTeX
-*********************************
-
-To create a problem written in LaTeX, follow these steps.
-
-#. Enable the policy key in your course.
-
-   #. In Studio, click **Settings**, and then click **Advanced Settings**.
-   #. In the field for the **Enable LaTeX Compiler** policy key, change
-      **false** to **true**.
-   #. At the bottom of the page, click **Save Changes**.
-
-#. In the unit where you want to create the problem, click **Problem**
-   under **Add New Component**, and then click the **Advanced** tab.
-#. Click **Problem Written in LaTeX**.
-#. In the component editor that appears, click **Edit**.
-#. In the lower left corner of the component editor, click **Launch
-   LaTeX Source Compiler**.
-#. Replace the example code with your own code. You can also upload a Latex
-   file into the editor from your computer by clicking **Upload** in the bottom
-   right corner.
-#. In the lower left corner of the LaTeX source compiler, click **Save &
-   Compile to Open edX XML**.
+.. warning:: LaTeX editor support was removed with the rollout of the new Course Authoring-based Text Editor in the Redwood release.
 
 .. seealso::
  
@@ -58,8 +18,6 @@ To create a problem written in LaTeX, follow these steps.
 
  :ref:`Award Partial Credit in a Numerical Input Problem` (how-to)
 
- :ref:`Work with Latex Code` (how-to)
-
  :ref:`Manage Numerical Input Problem` (how-to)
 
 
@@ -68,5 +26,5 @@ To create a problem written in LaTeX, follow these steps.
 +--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
 | Review Date  | Working Group Reviewer        |   Release      |Test situation                  |
 +--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
-|              |                               |                |                                |
+| 2025-04-1    | sarina                        | Sumac          | Pass                           |
 +--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
diff --git a/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/exercise_tools/manage_full_screen_image.rst b/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/exercise_tools/manage_full_screen_image.rst
@@ -91,8 +91,6 @@ Create a Full Screen Image
 
  :ref:`Work with HTML code` (how-to)
 
- :ref:`Work with Latex Code` (how-to)
-
 
 **Maintenance chart**
 
diff --git a/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/text_components/manage_html.rst b/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/text_components/manage_html.rst
@@ -72,8 +72,6 @@ the HTML content in your course.
 
  :ref:`Manage the Full Screen Image Tool` (how-to)
 
- :ref:`Work with Latex Code` (how-to)
-
 
 **Maintenance chart**
 
diff --git a/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/text_components/manage_latex.rst b/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/text_components/manage_latex.rst
@@ -5,78 +5,7 @@ Work with LaTeX Code
 
 .. tags:: educator, how-to
 
-.. note:: LaTeX editor support was removed with the rollout of the new Course Authoring-based Text Editor in the Redwood release.
-
-
-.. ==========================
-.. Enable the LaTeX Processor
-.. ==========================
-
-.. The LaTeX processor is not enabled by default. To enable it, you have to change
-.. the advanced settings in your course.
-
-.. #. In Studio, select **Settings**, and then select **Advanced Settings**.
-
-.. #. In the field for the **Enable LaTeX Compiler** policy key, change **false**
-   to **true**.
-
-.. #. At the bottom of the page, select **Save Changes**.
-
-.. ==============================================
-.. Add a Text Component that Contains LaTeX Code
-.. ==============================================
-
-.. When the LaTeX processor is enabled, you can create a Text component that
-.. contains LaTeX code.
-
-.. #. In the unit where you want to create the component, select **Text** under
-   **Add New Component**, and then select **E-text Written in LaTeX**. The new
-   component is added to the unit.
-
-.. #. Select **Edit** to open the new component.
-
-.. #. At the bottom of the component editor, select **Launch Latex Source
-   Compiler**.
-
-   The LaTeX editor opens.
-
-   .. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/HTML_LaTeXEditor.png
-    :alt: The LaTeX editor.
-    :width: 500
-
-.. #. Add your LaTeX code. To do this, complete either of the following
-   procedures.
-
-   * In the **High Level Source Editing** field, add your LaTeX code.
-
-   * To upload a LaTeX file from your computer, select **Upload**.
-
-.. #. Select **Save & Compile to edX XML**.
-
-.. #. On the unit page, select **Preview** to verify that your content looks
-   correct in the LMS.
-
-   If you see errors, go back to the unit page. Select **Edit** to open the
-   component again, and then select **Launch Latex Source Compiler** to edit
-   the LaTeX code.
-
-.. _import latex code:
-
-.. ****************************************
-.. Import LaTeX Code into a Text Component
-.. ****************************************
-
-.. You can import LaTeX code into a Text component. You might do this, for
-.. example, if you want to create "beautiful math" such as the math in the
-.. following image.
-
-.. .. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/HTML_LaTeX_LMS.png
-.. :alt: Math formulas created with LaTeX in a Text component.
-
-.. .. warning::
-..    The LaTeX processor that Studio uses to convert LaTeX code to XML is a third
-..    party tool. We recommend  you use this feature with caution. If you use
-..    the tool, make sure you work with your partner manager.
+.. warning:: LaTeX editor support was removed with the rollout of the new Course Authoring-based Text Editor in the Redwood release.
 
 .. seealso:: 
 
@@ -95,5 +24,5 @@ Work with LaTeX Code
 +--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
 | Review Date  | Working Group Reviewer        |   Release      |Test situation                  |
 +--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
-|              |                               |                |                                |
+| 2025-04-13   |  sarina                       |   Sumac        |  Pass                          |
 +--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
diff --git a/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/text_components/manage_text.rst b/source/educators/how-tos/course_development/text_components/manage_text.rst
@@ -45,7 +45,6 @@ When you use the visual editor, you can also perform the following tasks.
 
 * :ref:`Add a Link in a Text Component`
 * :ref:`Add an Image to a Text Component`
-* :ref:`Import LaTeX Code<import latex code>`
 
 .. _Add an Image to a Text Component:
 
@@ -412,8 +411,6 @@ Visual and Raw editor types once selected.
 
  :ref:`Manage the Full Screen Image Tool` (how-to)
 
- :ref:`Work with Latex Code` (how-to)
-
 
 **Maintenance chart**
 
diff --git a/source/educators/olx/problem-xml/symbolic_response.rst b/source/educators/olx/problem-xml/symbolic_response.rst
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ This is a partial list of features, to be revised over time.
 
       It's a bit of a pain to enter that.
 
-    * The script-style math variant. What would be outputted in latex if you
+    * The script-style math variant. What would be outputted in LaTeX if you
       entered ``\mathcal{N}``. This is used in some variables.
 
       An example::
diff --git a/source/educators/references/accessibility/accessibility_best_practices_checklist.rst b/source/educators/references/accessibility/accessibility_best_practices_checklist.rst
@@ -675,7 +675,7 @@ of formats on the client side, offering the end user the ability to consume
 math content in their preferred format.
 
 As of the Redwood release, Studio no longer supports authoring math directly in LaTeX
-using the :ref:`LaTeX Source Compiler<import latex code>`.
+using the :ref:`LaTeX Source Compiler<Work with Latex Code>`.
 
 
 =========================================
diff --git a/source/glossary.rst b/source/glossary.rst
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ Glossary
 
    LaTeX
       A document markup language and document preparation system for the TeX
-      typesetting program. In Open edX Studio, you can :ref:`Import LaTeX Code<import latex code>`.
+      typesetting program. In Open edX Studio, you can :ref:`Import LaTeX Code<Work With Latex Code>`.
 
    Learning Management System (LMS)
       The platform that learners use to view courses, and that course team members
