Latex Math Guide | Redux
Originally published May 25, 2023
Pronunced Lah-Tek, it is essentially the antithesis of Microsoft Word; where MS Word is “What you see is what you get” software, Latex is a Markup language that is very closely related to Markdown or HTML. It basically uses tags to display a set format of text, like <b></b> or <h1></h1>. Markdown is used to build documents, HTML is used to build websites, and in this instance, Latex is used to draw math equations (and can also build complex documents).
How do I use it?
If you have LibreOffice Writer, OnlyOffice Editors, or Microsoft Word, there is likely already a feature that would allow you to write math equations within Insert or another similar function. If not, you can at least use an Online Latex Writer, or even install a local Latex Editor altogether.
Regardless, this cheat sheet will only cover common Math functions. Shoutouts to my good friend Bryce for writing this for me.