Summary and Setup

This is a new lesson built with The Carpentries Workbench.

This workshop will demonstrate how to use Overleaf in order to write and render LaTeX documents. Overleaf is a cloud-based LaTeX editor, meaning that you can access it from any computer with an internet connection, without the need to install any additional software. As part of the preparation for workshop, you should register for an account on Overleaf.

Software Setup

---

Optionally, it is possible to write and render LaTeX documents on your local machine. You will need both a TeX system and an text editor installed. The TeX system is responsible for compiling and rendering the LaTeX document, while the text editor is where you will write the LaTeX code.

There are two popular TeX systems: TeX Live and MiKTeX. Each of these has it’s own advantages and disadvantages. A detailed comparison can be found on The LaTeX Project Website.

Using a Local Setup

If you would like to use a local setup you are welcome to do so, however be aware that our live demonstations and all images in this lesson are based on the Overleaf Interface.