MATH 476-01 Latex Information

LaTeX is a typesetting program for mathematical documents. It is extremely powerful, and not too hard to learn to use. The easiest way is to modify someone else's file, so I will provide some below. There are also many resources online to help. MiKTeX and WinEdt are available in the Collins 407 computer lab, so you do not need a personal copy. However, if you want one, you will need both MiKTeX and a LaTeX editor.

If you have a Mac, you can get a complete LaTeX setup (for free) from U of O. Just follow the directions. Get MiKTeX (Select the Phoenix download site.)

Get a personal copy of WinEdt for $30, or download a free LaTeX editor. I recommend WinEdt; it is very powerful and easy to use, and it's the one I know best.

Here are some LaTeX files to get you started.

• Introduction to LaTeX. (PDF file) I handed this out on the first day of class.
• colin.sty (my style file). Put this in the directory in which you create your TeX files. If you get your own copy of LaTeX, I can tell you how to make this accessible from any directory.
• Syllabus (.tex file)
• Some commands in colin.sty
• LaTeX file for the above
• Solutions for Homework Assignment 1 (.tex file)
• Solutions for Homework Assignment 2 (.tex file)

Links

• LaTeX commands for mathematics symbols (Off-campus site)
• TUG (TeX Users Group)