What is MIME type "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula designates formula documents that hold mathematical or scientific equations. These files use a standardized, XML-based format defined by the OpenDocument standard maintained by OASIS.

Key Facts:

• Standardization: It ensures formulas look the same across compatible applications.
• XML-based: The file content is structured in XML, which makes it easy to exchange and render.
• Interoperability: Office suites like LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice recognize and handle these files well.
• Specialized Use: It is tailored for storing, editing, and exchanging mathematical expressions.

Main Use Case: This MIME type is used when you want to embed or share math formulas in documents. It allows accurate presentation and editing of formulas without compromising the structure or formatting.

Files with this MIME type are typically saved with the ODF extension. This clear identification helps systems and applications to automatically process and render the formula content correctly.

For more details about the standards behind this format, see OASIS Open Document Format.

Associated file extensions

.odt, .ods, .otf, .odg, .odp, .odm, .odb, .odc, .odf, .otc, .ots, .ott, .otg, .oti, .otp, .oth, .odi, .fodg, .fodp, .fods, .fodt

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.odt, .ods, .otf, .odg, .odp, .odm, .odb, .odc, .odf, .otc, .ots, .ott, .otg, .oti, .otp, .oth, .odi, .fodg, .fodp, .fods, .fodt