LaTeX for Everyone and Everything - Documents, Papers, Slides, Drawings (Incl. Beamer, TikZ)
LaTeX is an awesome document preparation system. I use it for EVERYTHING and the quality is amazing. Watch why I use LaTeX in this video and learn the best practices. I cover installation so that you don't have to rely on the problematic Overleaf.
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0:00 Course Promo
03:53 Installation on Windows
08:58 Installation on Mac
10:56 Creating a first document in LaTeX
17:06 Bibliography and citation
22:44 Mathematics basics
28:08 Beamer slides
34:12 TikZ (drawings)
40:53 Tips for doing more
The full course on https://recluze.net/course-full-latex has the following material along with starter templates for all lectures.
Installation for Windows (Free Software)
Updated installation instructions for setting up the needed software for Windows.
Installation for Mac (Free Software)
Best practices for setting up the needed software on Mac.
Installation for Linux (Free Software)
Best practices for setting up the needed software on Linux distributions.
No Installation (Free Web-based Service)
How to use LaTeX for free with Overleaf. Use LaTeX without installing it on your local machine.
Creating our First Document
The very basic document in LaTeX. See how everything works in your environment.
Basic Document Structure
In this lecture, we will discuss what constitutes a LaTeX document and see why this makes LaTeX very easy to use if done properly.
Inserting Figures (and Best Practices)
Incorporating figures in your text is easy once you know the right way to do it. Learn how to avoid mistakes made by beginners.
Inserting Tables
Tables are usually problematic for many people getting started. In this lecture, learn to approach them in the best way possible.
Cross-referencing and Sub-documents
A powerful technique in LaTeX is cross-referencing different parts of your document - sections, subsections and equations. Study how in this lecture.
Lists, Emphasis and Paragraphs
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.
Bibliography and Citing
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.
Switching Templates (IEEE, ACM, Springer, General)
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.
LaTeX Build Internals
Some internals of how LaTeX works are included in this lecture.
Maths Basics
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.
Features for Math Documents
Get some tips on how to improve your equations.
Accents and Matrices
Some additional notes on mathematics will surely come in handy.
Symbols, Automation and Best Practices
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!
Professional Looking Algorithms
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.
Code with FancyVrb
Including "verbatim" text with line numbers and other fancy additions is easy with LaTeX. See how to do this in your docs.
Listings Package for Code Output
Include code from your project files easily into your LaTeX documents.
Beamer Basics
Learn the best practices for creating slides using LaTeX. The quality is second to none and slides are so easy to manage!
Making Presentations Impressive
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!
TikZ Basics
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.
Managing Styles
Learn how to style your TikZ figures easily and effortlessly!
The Power of TikZ
See how TikZ can save you time when creating technical diagrams. Learn the best practices and take your work to the next level.
Where to Go Next - Tips for Learning
Creating a Gantt Chart
Create Gantt Charts in absolutely high quality using LaTeX.
Using Author-Year Style Citations
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.