Math display reacting incorrectly to $ $ delimiters

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Steps to reproduce

Take a math formula: $x+y = 5$. ← This should render properly.
However, adding a space in the beginning or end will cause Obsidian to not consider this a formula anymore: $ x+y = 5 $ ← This will not be parsed as a formula.

I would understand why would the previous expression not be parsed as a formula in its final state, but, during typing $x+y = 5$ the interpreter constantly (for every space) switches from considering it a formula to not considering it a formula for each arising space. This messes up any additional command that would be using if we are inside a formula, and is visually unappealing.

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]

Yes :slight_smile:

Expected result

Previously both expressions would render as math formulas. Now it’s not the case.

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
Obsidian version: v1.3.7
Installer version: v1.3.5
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 10.0.19045
Login status: logged in
Catalyst license: none
Insider build toggle: off
Live preview: on
Legacy editor: off
Base theme: dark
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 0
Restricted mode: on

Thank you :slight_smile:

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I don’t think this will be considered a bug, but you could have a look here (and the links in this post):

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