Guide to LaTeX

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Published on November 25, 2003, this book is part of the Tools and Techniques for Computer Typesetting series and serves as an essential guide for scientists and academics using LaTeX, a leading text-preparation system for technical documents. The revised edition covers the LaTeX2ε standard and includes extensive details, examples, exercises, and tips. It goes beyond basic installation, exploring key contributed packages vital for LaTeX processing. Key features include comprehensive coverage of LaTeX fundamentals—inputting text, symbols, and mathematics; creating lists and tables; incorporating graphics and color; and organizing documents. Advanced topics such as bibliographical databases, BIBTeX, math extensions with AMS-LaTeX, and creating slides and letters are also discussed. Helpful appendices address installation, error messages, package creation, and using LaTeX with HTML and XML. This edition emphasizes LaTeX as a markup language that separates content from form, aligning with XML principles. It offers detailed discussions on contributed packages and in-depth information on PDF output, including the hyperref package for links and bookmarks. The accompanying CD-ROM includes a full LaTeX installation for various operating systems and numerous extensions. This guide remains indispensable for anyone looking to harness the power of LaTeX effectively.