LaTex in presentations (transparencies, etc)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding suitable LaTeX packages for creating overhead transparencies and integrating LaTeX equations into PowerPoint presentations. Participants explore various document classes and packages, sharing their experiences and challenges.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is currently using the "foils" document class but is seeking alternatives due to limitations in font size and text formatting.
  • Another participant suggests trying the "slides" document class or the "prosper" class for computer displays.
  • A different participant recommends the "beamer" package as a convenient option and mentions creating images of equations for use in PowerPoint.
  • A participant expresses difficulty in making text bold or italic in the "slides" document class and asks for potential solutions or add-ons.
  • One reply hints at creating a sandbox on a wiki for further experimentation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share various LaTeX packages and document classes, but there is no consensus on the best option or solution to the formatting issues raised.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved the specific issues related to text formatting in the "slides" document class, and there may be dependencies on additional packages or commands that are not discussed.

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I was wondering if anyone knows a good (free) package to create overhead transparencies using LaTex. Currently, I'm using the "foils" documentclass, however it's got a few downpoints (the main one being that I can't change the font size of text, or make it bold etc, without switching to math mode), so I wonder if anyone knows a better package.

Alternatively, does anyone know how to link LaTex equations into Powerpoint (although this may be a more difficult skill to master in a few days!)

Either way, any help will be much appreciated!
 
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You could try the slides documentclass.
http://amath.colorado.edu/documentation/LaTeX/reference/slides/

Or maybe the prosper class if it's computer displayed
http://prosper.sourceforge.net/
 
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I am using the beamer package, and find it very convenient. You could also play the game of producing images (like gif) of your equations and plot them into powerpoint...
 
Ok, thanks guys. I'm playing about with the slides documentclass, however still can't find a way to make text bold, or italic! I've tried the commands \bf, \textbold; they get accepted when I execute, but don't show up bold. Do you know if I need an add-on or something?
 
Sounds like you have it working. I was going to suggest going to my wiki & making a sandbox...
 

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