A step by step guide to download and install LaTex in Windows to edit your research paper or thesis or any document.
LaTex is a kind of text editor. As you can write somethings on your Microsoft Word, using LaTex text editor, you will also be able to write a document. But unlike Microsoft Word, in this editor you will be able to define each and everything, like the text and line width, you can insert picture, table etc. in a very easy way. Once you define it, this is very easy to handle the document. This is widely used to write research documents, journal or conference papers etc. because for some scientific journal you need to follow strict format of the document and using this very editor you can do it efficiently and accurately.
Most of the students try to install this editor during their Masters or PhD or Post Doc study because during that time they need to submit or prepare research papers. If you are reading this article to know about how to install LaTex text editor then this is very normal. Because I was looking for appropriate articles about how to download this text editor in my computer. There are mainly two steps to download and install LaTex in Windows. The procedure gives you step by step guide to download and install LaTex in Windows.
Step 1: Install MiKTex:
To run a LaTex text editor at first you will have to install and download the MikTex which is a free TeX distribution for Windows systems. The latest version of MiKTex can be found at MiKTex website here. You will have to download it from this page. This is actually the installer file and this is used to download the MiKTex distribution. Once the file is downloaded, run the file and you will be able to see the installation wizard of MiKTex.
1. Agree with the conditions then click next.
2. Then click on “Download MiKTex” to download the distribution and select an appropriate directory in your computer.
3. After clicking next select the Complete MiKTex installation which will be helpful for you in the future. The complete package is bit large so it will take a good amount of time and you should have a decent internet connection to download this.
4. Once the download is finished, now it is time to go where the file is been downloaded. There are a lot of files but there should be only one .exe file and click on that. The real installation of MiKTex will take place now. This process will also take some time.
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Step 2: Installing the texmaker Editor:
Now it is time to download and install the texmaker editor to run and compile your LaTex document. If you are using Windows computer, as far my knowledge goes the most popular text editor is the Texmaker. You can go to the Download Texmaker page to download the editor.
After downloading the .exe file or executable file do not start installing this one until the MiKTex gets fully installed. Agree to the terms and conditions and select a directory in your computer. This will be pretty fast and now you are done with the process. LaTex installation in your computer is completed now. Now, try to create some document in LaTex. Share with your friend if the article is helpful.
I have been given a template by my department and I just finished installing the packages you mentioned.So how do I use a template which is in zip format.