
Updated installation instructions for setting up the needed software for Windows. Updated for latest version of Windows and LaTeX.
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Best practices for setting up the needed software on Mac.
Best practices for setting up the needed software on Linux distributions.
How to use LaTeX for free with Overleaf. Use LaTeX without installing it on your local machine.
The very basic document in LaTeX. See how everything works in your environment.
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In this lecture, we will discuss what constitutes a LaTeX document and see why this makes LaTeX very easy to use if done properly.
Incorporating figures in your text is easy once you know the right way to do it. Learn how to avoid mistakes made by beginners.
Tables are usually problematic for many people getting started. In this lecture, learn to approach them in the best way possible.
A powerful technique in LaTeX is cross-referencing different parts of your document - sections, subsections and equations. Study how in this lecture.
LaTeX documents are extremely easy to work with if structured properly. If structured incorrectly, they can be a mess. In this lecture, see the best practices for creating structure in your LaTeX docs.
Managing citations in your work is one of the core strengths of LaTeX. Get tips in this lecture on how to use them most effectively.
The same document can be visually different depending on the audience and the venue of publication. In this lecture, see how you can change styles easily within seconds.
Some internals of how LaTeX works are included in this lecture. Watching this lecture can help you solve many issues down the line if you ever get stuck.
LaTeX is the industry standard for Mathematics typesetting. In this lecture, get an intro on best practices for inserting maths in your documents with minimal hassle.
Get some tips on how to improve your equations.
Some additional notes on mathematics which will surely come in handy.
Some advanced methods of making your life much, much easier when working with LaTeX. Most people skip these tips in their courses so make sure you do go through them and use them!
If you work with computer science or software engineering, you would most likely have to add algorithms to your papers. This section teaches you how to create beautifully typeset algorithms.
Including "verbatim" text with line numbers and other fancy additions is easy with LaTeX. See how to do this in your docs.
Include code from your project files easily into your LaTeX documents.
Learn the best practices for creating slides using LaTeX. The quality is second to none and slides are so easy to manage!
One issue with beamer presentations is that they all look the same. See how to make your slides unique while still keeping the exceptional quality of LaTeX!
Learn how you can use LaTeX to create stunning, high quality figures. In this lecture, we will introduce the basic structure of TikZ, the drawing package.
Learn how to style your TikZ figures easily and effortlessly!
See how TikZ can save you time when creating technical diagrams. Learn the best practices and take your work to the next level.
Creat Gantt Charts in absolutely high quality using LaTeX.
One of the issues many people face is in using Chicago/APA style (or any style that needs author-year citation) with LaTeX. In this lecture, I will share the easiest way to use parenthesis-based author-year style formatting using natbib.
Unlock the full potential of LaTeX with our comprehensive, beginner-friendly course designed to elevate your document creation skills to a professional level. Whether you're an absolute novice or looking to polish your existing skills, our expertly crafted lessons will guide you through everything from the basics of document creation to the intricacies of crafting stunning graphics and figures. Join us to learn how to create impressive citations, master mathematics and algorithm formatting, and design standout presentations that break the mold. Our experienced instructor, a PhD holder with a PostDoc from the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, combines a professional background in teaching and research with a keen eye for design, ensuring a unique and enriching learning experience. Ideal for students, researchers, educators, and anyone eager to produce high-quality, professional documents without the hassle, this course is your gateway to LaTeX mastery. Don’t miss out on our latest updates, including tutorials on creating beautiful Gantt charts and high-quality plots—enroll now and start impressing with your LaTeX skills today!
What will I learn?
Basics of creating a document
Citations and references
Mathematics and algorithm
Including Graphics
Tables
TikZ (Drawing figures in LaTeX)
Presentations in LaTeX (which don't look like every other LaTeX presentation ever!)
Automating stuff
Tips to make your documents stand out
About the instructor:
Teacher and researcher by profession
PhD in Security and a PostDoc from Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, Germany
Designer and photographer by hobby
(Have an eye for design)
Target Audience:
Absolute beginners
People who want to impress others with their professional looking documents (without spending ages on them)
Researchers and educators
Grad and undergrad students
*** UPDATES ***
Added video on creating beautiful gantt charts using LaTeX.
2020-Dec: Added a video on author-year style citations.
2020-Dec: Added a video on author-year style citations.
2024-Jun: Added video content on creating high quality plots.