We’ve also pre-loaded a range of templates and examples into Overleaf to help you create your first document. Another option for beginners is to start with a sample document using the Visual Editor and use that to explore Overleaf: We hope you enjoy using Overleaf, and if you've any ...
Why would I want to use a latexmkrc file?Well, as an example, did you know that all the dates and times in the PDF compiled on Overleaf are the dates and times of the server’s by default. What if instead you'd like to use your local date/time?
\usepackage{gensymb} to your preamble, that should enable the command. Another alternative is the\textdegreecommand, which is provided by thetextcomppackage. And, finally,$^{\circ}$is another way of obtaining roughly the right symbol.
How to select a reference search style (premium feature) Premium accounts can configure their projects to usesimple searchoradvanced reference searchvia theReference searchoption in the main OverleafMenu. Select the OverleafMenu,and browse to theReference searchoption. ...
By default, Overleaf instructs latexmk to use a compilation mode that we (Overleaf) refer to asTry to compile despite errors. In that compilation mode the LaTeX compiler does not stop, despite encounteringLaTeX compile errors; a PDF might be produced, even if it contains incorrect output. Ofte...
To build the cross-reference table, Overleaf processed the source code of 9 TeX engines to extract the list of primitives supported by each one: that process produced 9 text files (1 file per TeX engine). Those 9 sets of primitives were combined to create a “master list” which was, in...
To use Overleaf’sFrom External URLfeature, file-sharing URLs (links) provided by file-hosting services, such Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive, must beconvertedto a direct download link (a different URL) where the conversion process varies according to the hosting site/cloud service. For examp...
Your thesis could be the longest and most complicated document you'll ever write, which is why it's such a good idea to useLaTeXinstead of a common word processor.LaTeXmakes tasks that are difficult and awkward in word processors, far simpler. ...
Can LaTeX be used in the humanities? TJ:I think it’s used more for scientific articles because it’s really easy to create equations and mathematical symbols, etc. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried to put a square root symbol in a Word document. It format...
Open this example on Overleaf. This example produces the following output: Note on the image width Like most packages, markdown loads other packages, including keyval and graphicx, to make use of the commands and features they provide. Here, the image width is set using the \setkeys command...