Adding watermarks to documents is common, especially in professional and academic publishing. In this blog post, we will explore the process of adding watermarks to LaTeX documents, providing step-by-step instructions and examples to help you effectively incorporate this feature into your work. Watermarking in LaTeX using the “draftwatermark” Package Watermarking in LaTeX can be easily … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself navigating through lengthy academic papers, reports, or manuscripts, you’ll understand the importance of a well-organized table of contents (TOC). By default, \tableofcontents command generates TOC in a single column in LaTeX. Sometimes, we want to make our TOC page compact and visually more appealing by generating TOC in two columns. … Read more
In LaTeX typesetting, proper spacing after a period mark (.) is crucial for maintaining readability. Have you ever wondered how you reduce space after a period mark in LaTeX? Follow this guide to adjust the blank space after a period mark based on different scenarios. Ending a Sentence with a Period Mark A sentence typically … Read more
When typesetting documents in LaTeX, ensuring proper line breaks is crucial for maintaining a good appearance. However, there are instances where you may want to control line breaks manually, especially when dealing with phrases or words that should stay together. In this guide, we’ll explore various commands to prevent line breaks in LaTeX. Method 1: … Read more
LaTeX allows users to incorporate different types of dashes within texts. Using specific commands, you can easily generate three different lengths of dashes: hyphen (-), en dash (–), and em dash (—). This guide will walk you through the usage of these dashes and provide examples to demonstrate when and how to employ each type. … Read more
Are you tired of manually searching for Lorem Ipsum text generators and copy-pasting paragraphs into your document when you need dummy text in a LaTeX document? Well, LaTeX comes equipped with specialized packages (lipsum and blindtext) that effortlessly generate dummy text for your document; all it takes is a few lines of code. Say goodbye … Read more
Are you having difficulty putting quotation marks in your LaTeX document? LaTeX has different ways to represent single and double quotation marks. Well, In this article, I will explain ways to write them. Note: Quotation marks, also known as quotes, are punctuation marks used to indicate the beginning and end of a passage of speech … Read more
Typically, documents possess a “logical structure” characterized by divisions into chapters, sections, sub-sections, sub-sub-sections, paragraphs, etc., to structure and arrange their content. LaTeX facilitates the establishment of such a document structure and offers flexibility in customizing sectioning and numbering. The specific commands for organizing a document depend on the chosen document class. Hierarchical levels defining … Read more
Ceiling fans are a common fixture in numerous households, delivering both comfort and improved air circulation. When correctly installed, these fixtures are typically quiet, but over time, they can develop annoying noises that disrupt the peace in your living space. Navigate through this detailed guide, which will lead you step by step in identifying the … Read more
In typesetting, alignment refers to text positioning within a specified space. Text alignment is an important aspect of document layout, and LaTeX provides several environments to control it. Default Text Alignment in LaTeX LaTeX’s default alignment is fully justified, meaning text is aligned to the left and right margins, creating a smooth and consistent appearance. … Read more