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What is MIL?

MIL stands for Math Indicative Language and allows for more efficient math display typing compared to LaTeX or LibreOffice's Formula Object language. MIL is also more dynamic.

The two main ways that MIL is more efficient is firstly by using semicolons as invisible groupings compared to curly brackets in LibreOffice's FOL. Semicolons are more centrally located and do not require modifier keys. Secondly, all character math operations (i.e. + - *) have shortened word equivalents. This means that no modifier key ever needs to be pressed besides for visible grouping to achieve the same output.

Current Functions and Key Words

• + (plus)

• - (minus)

• * (times)

• abs (one input) - absolute value

• sqrt (one input) - square root

• logbase (two inputs) (i.e. "logbase 3 9 = 2") - log with specific base

Grouping

Parenthesis "( )", brackets "[ ]", and curly brackets "{ }" are all visible groupings. For invisible groupings, use semicolons ";" at the start and end of a group. For example, "sqrt ; x + 2 ;" will put "x+2" in the radical while "sqrt x + 2" will only put the x in the radical.