rust-lang / rust-lang/mdBook

mdBook doesn't support `mathcal` symbols

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Description

Problem

mdBook cannot render mathcal symbols correctly, e.g., \mathcal{X}.

Steps

Type the following line in a .md file.

For example, \\( \mathcal{X} \\).

Then, run mdbook serve and observe the output.

Possible Solution(s)

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by placing \\( \\mathcal{X} \\) in a .md file and running mdbook serve. Trace the rendering path for this input and verify that the generated book displays the mathcal symbol correctly.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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