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

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

application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula is a MIME type for math formula documents. It holds equations using an XML structure that follows the OASIS OpenDocument standard.
This format is used by formula editors like LibreOffice Math to create, save, and share complex math formulas. It ensures that formulas look the same across different software.
Files in this format use the ODF extension.

Main use: Exchanging and editing math equations.
Technical feature: Based on XML, which makes the content structured and easy to process.
Interoperability: Works across various office suites and systems.

This design allows formulas to be embedded in larger documents or used as standalone files. For more details on the standard, visit the OpenDocument page.

Associated file extensions

.odf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


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

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-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/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.formula');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.odf

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.