Latex Essential Training

SkillsFuture Course - Latex Essential Training

When there’s a scientific or technical paper to write, the versatility of LaTeX is very attractive. But where can you learn about the software? The answer is this superb beginner’s tutorial on Latax, packed with examples and explanations.

1. Use LaTeX's powerful features to produce professionally designed texts
2. Install LaTeX; download, set up, and use additional styles, templates, and tools
3. Typeset math formulas and scientific expressions to the highest standards
4. Include graphics and work with figures and tables
5. Benefit from professional fonts and modern PDF features

Module 1. Getting Started with LaTex

• What is Latex?
• installing Latex on Mac & Window
• Your first Latex document

Module 2. Formating Words, Lines and Paragraphs

• Latex Commands
• Comment
• Spacing & Line Break
• Special Characters
• Font
• New Command
• Macros
• Line Break
• Centering Text
• Quotes

Module 3. Design Pages

• Book Class
• Specifying Margin
• Paper Sizes
• Two Column Class
• Table of Content
• Page Break
• Footnote

Module 4. Creating Lists

• List
• Nested List
• Numbered List
• Definition List

Module 5. Creating Tables and Inserting Pictures

• Tabs
• Table
• Horizontal Lines
• Merging Cells
• Including a Picture
• Floating a Figure

Module 6. Cross Referencing

• Referencing Items
• Page Reference
• Clever Reference

Module 7. Listing Content and References

• Table of Content
• Adjusting the depth of TOC
• Adding Entries Manually
• List of Figures/Tables
• Building the Index
• Creating a Bibliography
• Using natbib

Module 8. Typesetting Math Formulas

• Math Formulas
• Embedding Math Within Text
• Numbering Equations
• Subscripts and Superscripts
• Extracting Roots
• Writing Fractions
• Greek & Script Letters 
• Producing Ellipsis
• Math Fonts & Style 
• Customizing Displayed Formulas
• Multi-line Formulas
• Handle System of Equations
• Operators
• Math Symbols
• Inequality Relations
• Subset and Superset Symbols
• Variable Sized Operators
• Arrow & Harpoons
• Creating Arrays
• Writing Binomial Coefficients
• Typesetting Matrices
• Overlining & Underlining
• Setting Accents

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