About LaTeX

LaTeX is an advanced document preparation system designed for large and complex documents. LaTeX is a great tool if you are writing a paper containing mathematical equations and symbols. The built-in algorithms ensures that the document will have consistent structure, high typographical quality and a professional look.

Published 28. Sep. 2020. Updated on 05. Jan. 2024

Classes and support in LaTeX

Lecturers at UiS can book classes in LaTeX for their students. For the time being, there are no open LaTeX classes scheduled.

We recommend using our open LaTeX guide in Canvas to learn LaTeX through self-paced study, and get useful tips & tricks. You can also book a LaTeX session to help you get started, or if you have any questions or problems (for UiS students/staff only).

User in Overleaf

We recommend using Overleaf for writing in LaTeX. Students and staff at the UiS TN-faculty will automatically have access to premium features in Overleaf.

Create user in Overleaf

Book a LaTeX session

Need help with LaTeX? Book a session with a librarian here.

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More about LaTeX

Check out LaTeX Libguide for more information about LaTeX. Here you can find useful tips about how to use LaTeX.

LaTeX help page

LATEX 1 – FOR Beginners

Introduction to LaTeX

This workshop is for people with no previous experience with LaTeX. Learn how to set up a document and its structure, table of contents, how to insert pictures, lists, tables, mathematical equations and cross references. We will also look at typical errors and how to avoid them.

Target audience: Students at UiS who are writing a smaller paper like a home exam, semester paper or a work requirement
Equipment: Your own laptop with a user in Overleaf
Prior knowledge needed: No
Duration: 90 minutes + 15 minutes break

After the class you should know:

How to create, edit and compile a document in LaTeX
How to use commands
How to create a front page and a table of contents
How understand error messages and to fix them
How to use cross references

LATEX 2 – Advanced

Handling references and large documents

This workshop is for people who can handle the basics in LaTeX, and who want to learn more about reference management and how to handle larger documents, like a thesis, using LaTeX. We will look at how we can use reference management software like Zotero and EndNote in combination with Overleaf, and how we can separate different chapters into separate files and combine them into one file at the end.

Target audience: Students at UiS who are writing a larger paper, like a thesis
Equipment: Your own laptop with a user in Overleaf
Prior knowledge needed: Introduction to LaTeX or similar knowledge
Duration: 90 minutes + 15 minutes break

After the class you should know:

Specific commands that are useful when writing a larger paper
How to create a folder structure that allows you to keep an overview of the different elements of your paper
How to use citations in LaTeX and how to use LaTeX in combination with EndNote or Zotero