LaTeX How to Use LaTeX: Getting & Using It

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LaTeX is integrated into the forum, allowing users to utilize it with the "[tex]" and "[/tex]" tags for typesetting math. For personal use outside the forum, users need to install software like MiKTeX on Windows or access a Unix machine, which involves a steep learning curve. Casual users may find MathType a user-friendly alternative that can generate LaTeX code. The discussion also touches on the idea of monetizing LaTeX tutoring, with some humorous banter about exploiting free resources. Overall, LaTeX is accessible on the forum, but using it independently requires additional setup and learning.
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How do you get it, and how do you use it? Or is it one of those don't ask don't tell kind of things?
 
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lol don't ask don't tell! I don't really know. I just use superscript and subscript with the <sup></sup> and <sub></sub> tags (the > and < are ] and [).
 
Latex is built into the forum. Use "[ tex ]" and "[ /tex ]" and look in i believe the general math area for directions on how to use Latex. It's somewhere in the forum hehe.
 
I can teach you. We will just work out a price. I charge by the line of code I teach you. Special characters, matrix, charts, and symbols will cost you extra.
 
Hypnagogue, you just killed my business
 
cyrusabdollahi said:
Hypnagogue, you just killed my business
Hey, just be glad I didn't report you to the other mentors. Exploiting free resources on PF... I bet that would make Zapper angry. And you wouldn't like him when he's angry.

Actually, maybe I will report you anyway. You can convince me otherwise, though; we will just work out a price... :-p
 
Ill take my chances and call you on your bluff :biggrin: :-p

Thats not exploting, that's finding a new market! You don't scare me! <Runs and hides>
 
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I'm not sure if firestrider is asking about using LaTeX on this forum, or elsewhere. Obviously LaTeX here is free and easy to use. If you want to use LaTeX for your own purposes, you'll need access to a Unix machine, or you'll have to install a package like MiKTeX on a windows machine. You'll also need to go through the rather painful learning curve to become proficient with it.

For casual users who need to typeset math for reports and so on, I highly recommend MathType. It's easy to use, and also can generate LaTeX code.

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How do you get it , and how do you use it? Or is it one of those don&#039;t ask don&#039;t tell kind of things?
<br /> <br /> You can try wal-mart, walgreens, or a local pharmacy. And to use them, well they are pretty self-explanatory. <img src="/styles/physicsforums/xenforo/smilies/eggonface.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt="o:)" title="Egg on Face o:)" data-shortname="o:)" />
 

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