The documentclass options a4paper or letterpaper are certainly not the right choices when creating a set of equations or vector graphics using TiKZ for embedding in another document or standalone usage. Ideally, the output file is automatically set to fit its content, possibly with some whitespace around it. The following post describes two possible ways: … [Read more…]
Writing a thesis is a time-intensive endeavor. Fortunately, using LaTeX, you can focus on the content rather than the formatting of your thesis. The following article summarizes the most important aspects of writing a thesis in LaTeX, providing you with a document skeleton (at the end) and lots of additional tips and tricks. Document class … [Read more…]
By default, equation numbers are place on the right side of an equation for any numbered math environment, such as equation, eqnarray, and align. Surprisingly, the equation number position can is changed through the optional documentclass argument leqno: Left numbering Right numbering (by default and therefore usually skipped): Here is a minimal working example: Align … [Read more…]
Beamer is a LaTeX document class that provides extensive functionality to create presentations. Here, I will only show the basics and after reading this guide you will be able to create a simple presentation in LaTeX. I am aware there are a lot of tutorials available out there and this is not different from any … [Read more…]
Latex provides a draft-mode as an optional argument to the document class, having two main effects on the whole document. Draft is an optional argument of the document class and is therefore used as follows \documentclass[draft]{…} The two main effects mentioned before are: Marking overfull hboxes (no line-break within the margin) by a vertical line, … [Read more…]