Anyone good with LaTeX (not the built in stuff)

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The discussion revolves around using LaTeX for document preparation, specifically focusing on increasing the size of mathematical formulas and centering images within a document. Participants share their experiences and solutions related to these formatting challenges.

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  • One participant seeks advice on how to increase the size of all mathematical formulas in a LaTeX document, expressing a desire for a uniform scaling (e.g., doubling the size).
  • Another participant suggests using the font size changer in the word processing program, although this may not directly address the LaTeX context.
  • A different participant provides a solution for centering images using the \centering command within a figure environment, including an example code snippet.
  • The original poster expresses gratitude for the centering solution and inquires about using a specific TeX editor to change the math font, indicating a potential need for further assistance.

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The discussion includes multiple viewpoints on how to address the formatting issues, with no consensus reached on the best method for changing the size of mathematical formulas. Participants provide differing suggestions without resolving the initial query.

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There is uncertainty regarding the most effective way to change the math font size in LaTeX, and the discussion does not clarify whether the suggested methods are universally applicable or dependent on specific LaTeX setups.

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Users looking to enhance their LaTeX skills, particularly in formatting mathematical content and images, may find this discussion beneficial.

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Anyone good with LaTeX? (not the built in stuff (although its probably the same))

I'm trying to type a school document in [tex]\LaTeX[/tex] (using MikTeX) and everything is going pretty smooth except for a few things. How the hell do I increase the size of ALL mathematical formula.
I want all of the math in the document to become larger. So, for example if this: [tex]e^{ix}=\cos x + i \sin x[/tex] is the size in my document. How do I increase it to, let's say twice its size?
Also, if anyone knows how to center an image (I'm using the \includegraphics command) please let me know.
Thanks a billion!
Seriously [tex]\LaTeX[/tex] is awesome by the way. (on a side note) I'm hoping my skills in it will get good enough so I finally stop using Microsoft word... yuck :(
 
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Well you probably have to use the word processing programs font size changer...
 
To center an image just use the \centering command. e.g.:

\begin{figure}
\centering
\includegraphics[scale = X]{ImageName}
\caption{sdsd}
\end{figure}

PS
 
Thanks primal :) that worked like a charm.

Pengwuino, I'm using notepad. Should I use a specific [tex]\TeX[/tex] editor to change the math font?
 

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