[Tex/LaTex] Using the displaymath shorthand \[ \] for equation or align instead

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I want to be able to use the \[ ... \] shorthand to enter either the equation or align environment instead of the displaymath environment. Is it possible to do this? I know you can define new commands, but I'm not sure if it is a problem if they are already defined.

Context: I use MultiMarkDown and you use \\[ and \\] to enter math using raw LaTeX. It works fine, except that the math environment you are entering is displaymath instead of equation or align.

I'd really appreciate any help.

Best Answer

I'm not sure what syntax you want. If you want to change \[ and \], just use something like:

\renewcommand\[{\begin{equation}}
\renewcommand\]{\end{equation}}

If you want to use commands \\[ and \\] with double backslash, things may be more complex. It is possible, but difficult to implemented, and not recommended, since there is already a \\ command and usage \\[2ex].

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