![]() ![]() (This is similar to the difference between what the source file for a web page looks like, and what the actual web page looks like). Up will pop a pdf file, which your actual document. Then you choose to typeset your document to see what it will look like (there's a typeset button at the top of the source file window). You type set-up commands, commands for what you want, various different environments into what's called the source file. ![]() LaTeX is not a "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) system like Word is. We just copy one we already have that has the format we're looking for, delete the main body of it, and start afresh. Typing up documents: Most people don't start ever start with a blank LaTeX document, because it's too much trouble to remember all the things that can be involved in setting up a document. Many of us in the Math/CS department use LaTeX, and can probably help you. You just need to find someone who knows how, or who can point you in the right direction. If you can envision something you'd like to do, LaTeX can probably do it. Other people who use LaTeX: Most of us learn a lot just from asking other people who use LaTeX for help.The Indian TeX Users Group has an on-line tutorial, consisting of links to several categories.One student has mentioned that he finds wikipedia very useful.The Not So Short Guide to LaTeX 2e: While this is a 141 page pdf file, the table of contents consists of links, so it may be fruitful.To experiment with documents, open LaTeX, open a new file, click on templates, and choose LaTeX template.There are plenty of places to go for help with LaTeX, ranging from Wikipedia to several TeX users groups.To practice with mathematical expressions: open LaTeXiT (at least available on Macs with TeXShop): Applications-TeX-LaTeXiT.Each of these sites will lead you through the process. Only the Mac site has been tested by us, but they're a reputable group. The TeX Users Group has installer sites for Mac, Windows, and Unix front-ends, TeX itself, and all the packages that go with it. ![]() Installing LaTeX: It's freeware, and there are numerous versions available on the web. ( Last modified:Monday, September 21, 2009,2:58 PM ) ![]()
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