I try using Org-mode/Latex with pandoc, but end up using only Office for docx and PowerPoint.

  • samn@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I typically use libreoffice, but if I ever have the time to learn latex I’ll switch, I’ve heard nothing but good things aside from the learning curve

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      1 year ago

      org-mode’s initial goal was to make writing latex easy. It can do a lot more today, I use it for pretty much everything text related.

      If you’re interested in trying out Emacs, check out Doom Emacs or Spacemacs.

    • TheCakeWasNoLie@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I just wrote a book in Latex and it’s really easy. You just learn as you go. The only problem was when a publisher required a docx-document. It was possible using pandex, but my end notes were all screwed up.

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      1 year ago

      It’s very difficult to learn, you just need to adapt to the Latex style of writing and Latex takes care of (almost) all the formatting.

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      The learning curve is actually pretty manageable. Took me an afternoon to be good enough to create lab reports for Uni. Creating your first template takes a bit but isn’t super hard. Afterwards you can reuse that and only need to tweak.

      This is the Tutorial I used. For an editor I’d suggest VSCode with LaTeX Workshop. (There’s also LTeX which is a great grammar and spelling checker)