Find Latex Instructions FAQ Article Quickly

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the FAQ article on instructions for using LaTeX within the Physics Forums. Participants express frustration over the accessibility of the article and seek guidance on locating it through the forum's menu rather than through direct links.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests instructions on how to find the LaTeX FAQ article without using links, expressing dissatisfaction with its visibility.
  • Another participant provides a link to the FAQ article and mentions that it is a sticky in some forums, although they are unsure which ones.
  • A third participant shares a metaphorical comparison about the difficulty of accessing the article, suggesting that the layout is not user-friendly.
  • Another participant notes the location of the LaTeX tutorial in the Math and Science Tutorials Forum, indicating it was recently moved from the General Physics Forum.
  • A later reply suggests using the search function with the term "latex," stating it is the first result.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the accessibility of the LaTeX FAQ article, with some expressing frustration over its location and others providing various methods to find it.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the clarity of forum navigation and the specific forums where the article is accessible. The discussion reflects varying levels of familiarity with the forum's structure.

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Again, I ask (as I do every time I use it, because I can never remember):

How do I find the FAQ article on instructions for using Latex?

I don't want the PDF, I want the PF post.
I don't want a link to it, I want instructions on how I can find it myself, say from the menu.

Why is it so well hidden?
 
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"have it bookmarked."

How bizarre. If I had a kitchen built like this and I were cooking on the stove, I wouldn't be able to simply go to the fridge to retrieve something (I wouldn't even be able to see the fridge from my spot in the kitchen), I'd have to have a separate entrance into the kitchen that accesses just the fridge...
 
I don't know what any of that means :smile: , but the LaTeX tutorial is in the Math and Science Tutorials Forum, which is in the Science Education Zone. It was in the General Physics Forum until recently.
 
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Search upon "latex." It's the first result.

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