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[–] runjun@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I’ve been really interested in Latex since I heard about it. Does anyone have examples of top tier use of it? I know it’s more for proper layout of equations and such, but are there examples of being used in aesthetically pleasing ways?

[–] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I learned it to write a resignation letter 10 years ago. I haven't touched it since.

The letter looked fantastic.

[–] runjun@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That sounds gloriously over the top.

[–] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Actually, if you pull up some basic formatting syntax, it's not really slower than formatting in Word. It has presets for all the placement you need for a business letter, so you really just focus on what you want to say.

[–] sure@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

Take a look at some of the templates available at Overleaf: https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates

I don't have a link to it right now, but I use LaTeX to format my CV. It makes it much easier to add new sections and keep everything consistent.