1.1. Introduction
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1.1. Introduction

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1.1.1. About
1.1.2. Tools for LaTeX2e

1.1.1. About

  • Document preparation system
    • Written by Leslie Lamport
    • Special version of TeX by Donald Knuth
  • Collection of commands
    • Simplify typesetting
    • Focus on structure
  • Typing, Typography, and Typesetting
    • Typing
      • Create the content
      • The author provides the typing
    • Typography
      • Format the content
        • Line length
        • Font style
        • Spacing
      • LaTeX provides the typographic design
    • Typesetting
      • Place content on the page
      • TeX provides the typesetting

1.1.2. Tools for LaTeX2e

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