One of the key elements that shape the overall appearance and functionality of a LaTeX document is its document class. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of document classes and explore the role of packages in enhancing the features of a LaTeX document. The document class of a LaTeX document is … Read more
Preparing a LaTeX input file involves creating a document with the necessary commands and content to produce the desired output. Let’s look at the basic structure of a LaTeX input file. Structure of a LaTeX input file The structure of a LaTeX input file can be divided into two components: preamble and body, as illustrated … Read more
Typically, normal text comprises a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and punctuation marks that you can effortlessly input into your text editor. Nevertheless, certain characters are designated for specific LaTeX commands and cannot be directly utilized. We’ll see these special characters and learn how to print them. List of LaTeX Special Characters with … Read more
The table environment is a higher-level container that encapsulates the entire table, while the tabular environment defines the table structure and content. They work together to create a complete table in LaTeX, with the table environment providing additional features like captions and labels. Difference between Table and Tabular Environment While the tabular environment focuses on … Read more
If you’ve ever worked with LaTeX and wondered how to seamlessly put the absolute value symbol into your documents, you’re in the right place. This blog post will explore various methods and commands to include the absolute value symbol in your LaTeX documents. Method 1: Absolute Value Symbol The most common method to display an … Read more
Typography plays a crucial role in document presentation, and LaTeX provides a robust platform for crafting professional documents with precise control over font size. This guide will explore how to change font sizes in a LaTeX document locally, globally, and manually. Changing Font Size Locally When you need to adjust font size for specific document … Read more
LaTeX provides several methods to insert the degree (°) symbol into your document. Follow these steps to use the recommended approaches. Method 1: Using the ‘gensymb’ Package Open your LaTeX document in an editor of your choice. Add the following line to the preamble of your document to include the gensymb package: Now, you can … Read more
In LaTeX, an environment is a construct that allows you to control the formatting and behavior of a specific document section. Environments are initiated with the \begin{name} command and concluded with the \end{name} command. Here “name” is the name of the environment. Syntax The basic syntax for an environment is as follows: The commands within … Read more
In LaTeX, documents are crafted using commands to control formatting and structure, providing users with precise control over the appearance of their content. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, mastering LaTeX commands opens the door to creating professional and beautiful typeset documents. What is a Command in LaTeX? In LaTeX, a command is … Read more
In LaTeX, you can insert the beta (β) symbol using the command \beta. This command will produce the Greek letter beta in the output. You can use \beta inside $$ to include the beta symbol within text or in mathematical equations. Beta (β) symbol in LaTeX Here’s an example of how to use it in … Read more