MATLAB: Does the annotation dialog box in Simulink not have the equation option or recognize LaTeX commands

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Why does the annotation dialog box in Simulink not have the equation option or recognize LaTeX commands?

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The equation option and support for LaTeX and MathML commands in Simulink annotations was introduced in R2018b. Please see the release notes at https://www.mathworks.com/help/simulink/release-notes.html?rntext=annotation&startrelease=R2016a&endrelease=R2019a&groupby=release&sortby=descending&searchHighlight=annotation
For example, in R2019a the equation option is a capitol Greek letter Sigma on the right side of the options after you double click the canvas and select 'Create annotation':
While in R2018a, this option (as well as support for LaTeX and MathML commands) is missing:
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