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Like online pdfs, what do professors use? They look really compatible with LaTeX too
flyingpig said:But some are really good with LaTeX too, does iWork have it?
flyingpig said:I don't like MS's export pdf because it isn't very good with LaTeX, like I can't just drag and paste it from online latex to create my math document
flyingpig said:nitro and primo only converts it, which is useless, acrobat is the original right?
flyingpig said:
jarednjames said:The creator uses a latex compatible program to produce the document and then one of the named pieces of software (or similar) to print it to a PDF. Two separate processes.
Ignoring latex for a minute, in MS Word you can use an equation builder. You would use this to produce the equations and then, as if you were printing it to paper, you would choose the software and instead print it to PDF.
flyingpig said:Yeah that's what I want, except it is easier and more efficient to use
I know that method works, but I am much faster if I can just drag the images from Online Latex Editor to my document or even just type out the codes. Some codes on MS aren't comapatiable
jarednjames said:Right, well that's got nothing to do with the PDF software. That's down to the word processing software used. It needs to be Latex compatible.
flyingpig said:Oh, so how do I find one that is LaTeX compatible?
flyingpig said:So what do my professors use? I know it sounds like "how am I suppose to know?" kind of question, but just in general what do professors use?
jarednjames said:Additional: You can download Latex for windows and use it directly apparently.
flyingpig said:You can? Is there a free one?
LaTeX is a high-quality typesetting system; it includes features designed for the production of technical and scientific documentation. LaTeX is the de facto standard for the communication and publication of scientific documents. LaTeX is available as free software.
flyingpig said:I just tried MikTex, but it won't let me open the saved pdf
flyingpig said:How do I compile it then?
flyingpig said:But if I were to convert the tex into a pdf, wouldn't that just give out the codes?
The most common program used by professors for creating PDFs is Adobe Acrobat. This program allows users to create and edit PDF documents with a variety of tools and features.
Yes, there are several free programs that professors can use for creating PDFs, such as Foxit Reader, PDFCreator, and CutePDF. These programs offer similar features to Adobe Acrobat but may have limited capabilities.
No, most PDF creation programs have user-friendly interfaces that make it easy for anyone to create PDF documents. However, some advanced features may require some technical knowledge.
Yes, there are several online tools available for creating PDFs, such as Smallpdf, PDFescape, and PDF Pro. These tools can be accessed from any device with an internet connection and do not require any software installation.
Yes, most PDF creation programs allow users to convert various file formats, such as Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations, into PDF format. This feature is particularly useful for professors who want to convert their lecture notes or assignments into PDFs for easy distribution.