LaTeX (pronounced "lay-tek" or "lah-tek") is a high-quality typesetting system designed for the production of technical and scientific documentation. It is widely used in academia, scientific publishing, and various professional fields.
LaTeX offers several advantages over traditional word processors:
LaTeX uses a markup language to define the structure and content of a document. Here's a simple example of a LaTeX document:
\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}
Hello, World!
\end{document}
This basic structure includes a document class declaration and the main content enclosed in the \begin{document} and \end{document} commands.
LaTeX is particularly well-suited for:
One of LaTeX's strengths is its ability to typeset complex mathematical equations. Here's an example:
\begin{equation}
E = mc^2
\end{equation}
This code produces a beautifully formatted equation with automatic numbering.
To begin using LaTeX, you'll need:
By mastering LaTeX, you'll gain a powerful tool for creating professional-quality documents with precise control over layout and formatting.