
Adjust font size: options -> Configure Texmaker,-> editor (on the left) -> editor font size.

Just remember to close it before you recompile the document (you will get an error unless you use a reader that allows updates and refreshes) I use Adobe pdf reader so for me its : “C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\AcroRd32.exe”.

If you are working with two screens (like me) then make sure that the “embed” checkbox is unchecked and drag the viewer window to the secondary screen. Built-in pdf viewer: If you are working with one screen you will find the embedded built-in viewer very efficient.working with a build subdirectory will automatically put the pdf (and the other files) there. When you compile a TeX file it creates the pdf file but it also creates some other files and it becomes a mess very fast. Create a build subdirectory automatically: Options -> Configure Texmaker – > check the box “use a “build” subdirectory for output files”.I found that it has some great customization features That I really like.Īfter you install it I recommend doing the following: This way you won’t have to worry about configuring the editor to use it. Make sure to do this before you install the editor. The editor is used to create and edit the TeX code, while the TeX distribution is used to compile and create the pdf file. If you are working on windows (like me) you need to install a TeX distribution (like MiKTeX) first. Skip to the gist at the bottom of the page for the download links without detail. This post contains some tips and tricks for LaTeX beginners and will help you write your first paper using LaTeX. LaTeX has a learning curve, but, its totally worth the effort! Getting started with LaTeX can be a little discouraging. Nonetheless, the template provided here can be uploaded and used there as well.


It offers a nice and clean user interface along with a great platform for collaborating with coauthors which includes change tracking. * UPDATE (8.9.18) – I recently discovered a wonderful online LaTex writing tool called overleaf. I strongly recommend it over TeXMaker (presented below).
