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Consider showing minimised diff when changing mathematical function
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Right now, when I change part of a math function, Visual Diff shows it as replacement of the previous node which I think works perfectly for small functions. However, when changing long mathematical equation I felt it would be easier to spot the exact change if we consider showing minimized diff instead, if it is possible :)

Here is an example of such case:

Visual Diff showing replacement of entire node:

Screen Shot 2017-03-21 at 8.18.07 PM.png (393×901 px, 81 KB)

Wikitext showing the exact change:
Screen Shot 2017-03-21 at 8.19.00 PM.png (417×904 px, 66 KB)

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Jdforrester-WMF added projects: Math, Epic.

I'm not sure how plausible this would be, but if someone wants to write this they're welcome.

Esanders subscribed.

I don't think solving this problem will ever be in scope for our organisation. It sounds complex even for people working on LaTeX.