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Douglas Waud and Tim Null

Abstract

This is the first in a series of columns designed for the beginner or non-expert TeX or LaTeX user. This first column is divided into two main parts: the installation of TeX on your computer, and creating a simple LaTeX document. The installation section gives an overview of installing TeX on a computer system, and provides a list of detailed resources for installation on different computers and operating systems. The section on creating a sample LaTeX document shows the basic elements of a LaTeX source file and guides the reader step-by-step in creating a document.

Douglas Waud is Professor Emeritus at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Contact Doug at

Tim Null is a freelance LaTeX consultant providing a full range of services including production management, copy editing, math formatting, and digital artwork preparation. He is also a member of The PracTeX Journal Editorial Board. Contact Tim at


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