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LaTeX Cookbook
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LaTeX Cookbook

by Stefan Kottwitz
October 2015
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
378 pages
7h 44m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

The LaTeX Cookbook is a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to unlock the full potential of the LaTeX typesetting system. With over 90 step-by-step recipes, this book covers a wide range of topics to help you create professional-quality documents for academic, technical, and scientific purposes. You'll learn how to use modern templates, implement advanced features, and enhance your productivity with LaTeX.

What this Book will help me do

  • Master the usage of modern LaTeX document classes like KOMA-Script to create visually appealing documents.
  • Learn to work with advanced LaTeX packages like TikZ, pgfplots, and biblatex to include rich features in your projects.
  • Create professional-grade graphics directly within LaTeX, including charts, diagrams, and annotated visuals.
  • Efficiently use tools for bibliography, glossary, and indexing to manage references in your documents.
  • Understand advanced topics like using XeLaTeX and LuaLaTeX for custom functionalities and optimized outputs.

Author(s)

Stefan Kottwitz is an expert in LaTeX with years of experience in practical application and teaching. An active contributor to the LaTeX community, Stefan uses his deep knowledge to write in a style that is both accessible and engaging. His emphasis is on practical examples and clear explanations, making technical concepts easily understandable.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for users who have a basic familiarity with LaTeX and are looking to expand their expertise. It is ideal for professionals and researchers in technical or academic fields who want to create rich, customized documents. If you've ever wanted to tackle complex document needs with LaTeX and access modern features and packages, this book is for you. Designed for those eager to boost their efficiency and harness the full power of LaTeX, it equips readers to achieve their document creation goals.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781784395148Supplemental Content