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LaTeX. Maggie and Jenna. What is LaTeX. A document preparation system Creates the form while you create the content Uses somewhat of a “programing” language http://www.latex-project.org/. Advantages. Quick to learn What you don’t know you can easily find on Google
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LaTeX • Maggie and Jenna
What is LaTeX • A document preparation system • Creates the form while you create the content • Uses somewhat of a “programing” language • http://www.latex-project.org/
Advantages • Quick to learn • What you don’t know you can easily find on Google • Makes professional looking documents • You don’t have to worry about format • makes PTFs so they can be easily shared
How to Get LaTeX • Mac -> MacTeX.mpkg.zip • PC instructions at http://www.tug.org/protext
General Rules • .Tex document is where you “program” it • Typeset to see result • Typeset=save • click Goto Error when console box occurs
Document Option Types • Each option has its own layout • /documentclass{article} • /documentclass{report} • /documentclass{letter} • /documentclass{book}
Common Rules • “\\” means new line • “\section{Title of Section}” • “\abstract{ type abstract}” • “\subsection{title} start writing” • google it!