#Set mac latex for us paper size how to#

The update wizard can be found through the Windows start menu.

Once the installation is complete it is recommend that you check for any updates.

It is recommend that you choice letter (this can be changed later if needed). During the installation you will be prompted to select the paper size.

After the download is complete run the installer.

Download MiKTeX (make sure you choice the right option either basic MiKTeX 64 or basic MiKTeX 32 depending on your computer).

A basic set of installation instruction can be found below, but if you are having trouble be sure to check the MiKTeX page (click the previous install hyperlink):

#Set mac latex for us paper size how to#

The MiKTeX/about page contains several links including how to install, deploy, and update MiKTeX. You will find more information about these frontend programs in the ' LaTeX Interfaces' box below.įor a Windows computer it is strongly recommend that you use the common MiKTeX editor. Often these front end programs include help menus, wizards for creating LaTeX objects, drop down menus for inserting symbols or altering text, and many other features that will support both new and experienced LaTeX users. Text editor programs such as TeXwork, TexStudio, TexMaker, and TexShop provide a friendly interface for users. A text editor is a frontend software that can be used to create. Instruction on how to install the most common LaTeX programs for Windows and Mac can be found in the ' Installation for Windows' and ' Installation for Mac OS X' sections below.Īside from the back end software required to run LaTeX it is highly recommend that users install a text editor. The LaTeX Project provides information about how to install LaTeX on Windows, Macs, and Linux, as well as online services. There are a few different programs available to do this depending on the operating system of the user.

The core of LaTeX is a backend software package that complies the LaTeX code (.tex file) and creates the final document (PDF).