LaTeX installation guide

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1 How LaTeX works? LaTeX installation guide First, we use a text editor (eg. Texmaker) to create a LaTeX document. Then, we run a LaTeX compiler (we'll be using MiKTeX). Finally, we need to use a viewer/previewer (we'll be using Yap, which stands for "Yet Another Previewer") to view or print the formatted file. Now, this document will instruct you the steps to be followed for downloading, installing, configuring nad working with MiKTeX and Texmaker. Make sure to follow all the steps in order. Downloading and installing MiKTeX for Windows 1. Go to

2 2. Click the Download button next to "Basic MiKTeX 2.7" Installer 3. Find where the file was saved and double click on it.

3 4. The Setup wizard will now open. Click the box "I accept" and keep clicking "next" until the setup is complete. Don't change any of the defaults. 5. At the end, click close.

4 Downloading and installing Texmaker for Windows. 1. Go to 2. Now click under the appropriate platform. If you are using windows, click on Executable file for win32 systems : texmakerwin32_install.exe.

5 3. Now click "Run" (or click save, save the installer to the desktop, and then double click the icon). 4. The Setup wizard will now open. Click the box "I agree" then click "install" and keep clicking "next" until the setup is complete. Don't change any of the defaults.

6 5. At the end, click close.

7 Creating a simple document using LaTeX with TeXMaker for Windows Now we're finally ready to write a document in LaTeX. The instructions below will take you through the process of creating a very simple document. 1. Open: Texmaker from the Start menu. You may want to put a shortcut on your desktop. 2. Write: In the upper right box, type this: \documentclass{article} \begin{document} Hellouniverse! \end{document}

8 3. Save: Save this file as "universe.tex" to whatever directory you choose. Be sure the extension is "tex" and NOT "txt". Also be sure to select "All Files" under the "Save as Type" menu before you save.

9 4. Compile: Now click on the little "Quick Build" icon on the toolbar. 5. A new window will pop up showing the results. 6. View: Now click the PDF icon on the tool bar to view the PDF file.

10 Downloading and installing TeXShop for Macintosh OS X 1. Go to 2. Click on MacTeX.mpkg.zip to download. If you have trouble, then click on "mirror page" above and select an appropriate mirror site. The download will start automatically. 3. The file to be downloaded is 1.2GB zipped and took me over 1/2 an hour on JMU wireless. If you have dialup or another slow connection, try downloading "smaller packages" The unzipped file requires over 2G of space. 4. Click "install" and follow the prompts.hello Creating a simple document using LaTeX with TeXShop for Mac Now we're finally ready to write a document in LaTeX. The instructions below will take you through the process of creating a very simple document. 1. Find: TexShop under Applications/TeX. Drag the icon someplace convenient. 2. Open: Double click the TeXShop icon. This will open a blank document. 3. Write: In thewindow, type this: \documentclass{article} \begin{document} Hellouniverse! \end{document} 4. Compile: Now click on the "typeset" icon on the upper left. You will be prompted to save the file. Be sure to save it with a.tex (not.txt) extention. 5. View: A PDF file will automatically pop up with the finished product..