LaTeX for Students

Intermediate 9 chapters 19 lessons 1 hr 32 min

A comprehensive course on LaTeX typesetting for students. Covers installation, document structure, math typesetting (basic through advanced), notation, typography, page layout, figures and tables, MathML, KaTeX, MathJax, math in everyday tools, publishing workflows, and appendices with symbol references, common errors, and package recommendations.

What you'll learn

  • Set up a LaTeX environment and understand document structure
  • Typeset mathematical equations from basic arithmetic to advanced notation
  • Create publication-ready documents with figures, tables, and page layouts
  • Use MathML, KaTeX, and MathJax for math on the web and in everyday tools
  • Publish academic and technical documents following best practices

Instructor

Gaurav Tiwari

Gaurav Tiwari

WordPress developer and content strategist with 16+ years of experience building performance-driven solutions for 800+ clients. Creator of multiple WordPress plugins with 10,000+ active installs.

Course content

Foundations 3 lessons

Set up your LaTeX environment, understand document structure, and compile your first document.

  1. Why LaTeX?5 min readFree
  2. Installation & Setup7 min read
  3. Document Structure6 min read

Basic Math Typesetting 2 lessons

Learn to typeset fractions, exponents, roots, and basic equations using LaTeX math mode.

  1. Math Modes, Fractions, and Symbols3 min read
  2. Operators, Delimiters, and Math Formatting5 min read

Advanced Math Typesetting 2 lessons

Master matrices, integrals, summations, multi-line equations, and theorem environments.

  1. Multi-line Equations and Matrices4 min read
  2. Theorems, Cases, and Equation Numbering5 min read

Notation & Typography 2 lessons

Work with specialized mathematical notation including set theory, logic symbols, and custom operators.

  1. Notation Reference7 min read
  2. Typography & Fonts5 min read

Layout & Graphics 2 lessons

Control page layout, create tables and figures, and produce mathematical diagrams with TikZ.

  1. Page Layout4 min read
  2. Figures, Tables & Graphics5 min read

Math on the Web 2 lessons

Render LaTeX math on websites using MathJax, KaTeX, and other web-based rendering engines.

  1. MathML7 min read
  2. KaTeX & MathJax5 min read

Math Everywhere 2 lessons

Use LaTeX math notation in presentations, Jupyter notebooks, markdown documents, and everyday tools.

  1. Math in Everyday Tools5 min read
  2. LaTeX on Websites5 min read

Publishing & Beyond 1 lesson

Prepare manuscripts for journals, manage bibliographies, and collaborate using LaTeX workflows.

  1. Publishing Your Work5 min read

Appendices 3 lessons

Quick-reference tables for symbols, commands, packages, and common troubleshooting solutions.

  1. Symbol Quick Reference3 min read
  2. Top 20 LaTeX Errors and How to Fix Them3 min read
  3. Package Recommendations3 min read