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LaTeX For Everyone and Everything
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(780 ratings)
3,020 students

LaTeX For Everyone and Everything

Figures, tables, overleaf, templates, research papers and even drawing high quality figures
Last updated 5/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the proper way of installing LaTeX to minimise long term hassle (including Overleaf)
  • Learn the basics of creating a document
  • Learn citations and referencing within documents
  • Understand the minimal effort method of including maths, graphics, tables and code in your documents
  • Create figures using LaTeX
  • Receive tips to make your documents stand out
  • Automate typical tasks in LaTeX to save you even more time
  • Stunning SUPPORT. I answer questions on the same day.

Course content

10 sections30 lectures2h 49m total length
  • Installation for Windows (Free Software)4:55

    Updated installation instructions for setting up the needed software for Windows. Updated for latest version of Windows and LaTeX.


    Remember to post in the Q&A if you have any issues! I would love to help out! 

  • Installation for Mac (Free Software)1:48

    Best practices for setting up the needed software on Mac.

  • Installation for Linux (Free Software)2:27

    Best practices for setting up the needed software on Linux distributions.

  • No Installation (Free Web-based Service)2:07

    How to use LaTeX for free with Overleaf. Use LaTeX without installing it on your local machine.

Requirements

  • Basic usage of a Windows PC or a Mac
  • Ability to install software (tutorial for LaTeX included)

Description

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.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to create professional looking documents
  • Anyone who wants to get started with LaTeX
  • Anyone who has heard of LaTeX but didn't know how to start
  • Those who have a little experience with LaTeX but seem to struggle with it
  • Anyone who wants to learn how to create beautiful figures using just LaTeX
  • Researchers and educators