make use of latex

I edited my report under Word, and then printed it as PDF. However, the result is not beautiful.Now I try to turn to Latex to produce a PDF paper. This blog introduces how to setup sofware, and some original operations.

1. Introduction

In this part, the basic information comes from the following link:

• http://educ.jmu.edu/~arnoldea/latex_setup_and_tutorial.htm

1.1 LaTeX works like this:

• you use a text editor(e.g., Texmaker, Texworks, and WinEdt) to create a .tex document;
• you should run a LaTeX compiler, such as MiKTeX;
• you need to use some kind of viewer/previewer to view or print the formatted file.

1.2 Install MikTex

MiKTeX (pronounced mick-tech) is an up-to-date implementation of TeX/LaTeX and related programs for Windows (all current variants).

you can download the free software in this link:

• http://miktex.org/2.9/setup

1.3 Install Texmaker

Texmaker is a free cross-paltform LaTeX editor, and is easy for beginners. You can download it from the homepage:

• http://www.xm1math.net/texmaker/download.html

2. Tutorial

There are some many tutorials about Latex, however, I like to learn it in a simple way. The following videoes are good choice for beginners.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoDv0qhyysQ

3. Write LaTeX online

Aha! This website is interesting because it can transfer .tex into .pdf real-time online.

• https://www.writelatex.com/272860zkhrmj