Syntax errors in expressions

Before calculation, MathMate analyzes the expression. If any syntax error is found, MathMate displays the corresponding error message (see below) in a message box.

The following syntax error messages can be displayed:
 
Message
Explanation
identifier expected Illegal sequence of symbols
expression expected Illegal sequence of symbols
operator expected Illegal sequence of symbols
too many ')' Mismatch of  the number of opening and closing brackets
too few ')' Mismatch of  the number of opening and closing brackets
illegal syntax General syntax error
too many arguments Wrong number of  function arguments
too few arguments Wrong number of  function arguments
must be function The parameter name coincides with that of a built-in function
must be procedure The parameter name coincides with that of a built-in procedure
unknown function The function is not a built-in one
unknown symbol Illegal symbol in expression
invalid procedure syntax Procedure syntax incorrect
invalid number format Number entered incorrectly