LaTeX Cookbook

A pragmatic guide with actionable recipes on LaTex to apply for tuning text custom designs fonts embedding images tables advanced mathematics and graphics for all your complex documentsKey FeaturesWork with modern document classes such as KOMA-Script classesExplore the latest LaTeX packages including TikZ pgfplots and biblatexAn example-driven approach to creating stunning graphics directly within LaTeXBook DescriptionLaTeX is a high-quality typesetting software and is very popular especially among scientists. Its programming language gives you full control over every aspect of your documents no matter how complex they are. LaTeXs huge amount of customizable templates and supporting packages cover most aspects of writing with embedded typographic expertise.With this book you will learn to leverage the capabilities of the latest document classes and explore the functionalities of the newest packages.The book starts with examples of common document types. It provides you with samples for tuning text design using fonts embedding images and creating legible tables. Common document parts such as the bibliography glossary and index are covered with LaTeXs modern approach.You will learn how to create excellent graphics directly within LaTeX including diagrams and plots quickly and easily.Finally you will discover how to use the new engines XeTeX and LuaTeX for advanced programming and calculating with LaTeX.The example-driven approach of this book is sure to increase your productivity.What you will learnChoose the right document class for your project to customize its featuresUtilize fonts globally and locallyFrame shape arrange and annotate imagesAdd a bibliography a glossary and an indexCreate colorful graphics including diagrams flow charts bar charts trees plots in 2d and 3d time lines and mindmapsSolve typical tasks for various sciences including math physics chemistry electrotechnics and computer scienceOptimize PDF output and enrich it with meta data annotations popups animations and fillin fieldsExplore the outstanding capabilities of the newest engines and formats such as XeLaTeX LuaLaTeX and LaTeX3Who this book is forIf you already know the basics of LaTeX and you like to get fast efficient solutions this is the perfect book for you. If you are an advanced reader you can use this books example-driven format to take your skillset to the next level. Some familiarity with the basic syntax of LaTeX and how to use the editor of your choice for compiling is required.