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Introduction to Latex

Setup

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Schedule

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00:00 1. What is LaTeX? What does LaTeX do?
00:10 2. Running LaTeX how do we build a LaTex document?
What are the common editors for LaTeX?
00:25 3. LaTeX Commands What are the three different styles of LaTeX command?
00:50 4. Structuring LaTeX Documents How do you break up the structure of a LaTeX document?
01:10 5. Styling Documents and Lists How do style the text in LaTeX documents?
How can we create lists in LaTeX?
01:30 6. Figues and Tables How do you create tables in LaTeX?
How do you insert images in LaTeX?
02:00 7. Mathematical Equations and Computer Code How do you add equations to your LaTeX document?
How do you add computer code to your LaTeX document?
02:20 8. Bibliographies How do you include bibliographic references?
02:35 9. Common Problems and useful tips How do I format URLs into my document?
How do I insert some common symbols?
How do I get images into the right place?
Is LaTeX really worth all this hassle?
Are there any easier to use alternatives?
How do I convert LaTeX to MS Word for my colleague/journal who insists we use Word?
02:40 Finish

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