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Having trouble with formatting.

  • 08-08-2010 09:38PM
    #1
    El Siglo
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    Alright folks!
    I downloaded this LyX programme for LaTeX but I'm having difficulty formatting the document. I usually paste my text into it, like this.

    However, it being a thesis, I've figures and tables that don't seem to go in properly and come out arse ways or not at all. I was wondering how do I format my document to give me that thesis appearance (double spaced, figures, tables, etc...)?

    Also, I'm breaking my thesis into different sections, for page numbering etc... how do I do this with my TeX programme is there any way?

    I'd appreciate any help that you could offer!


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  • #2
    Time Magazine
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    El Siglo wrote: »
    I downloaded this LyX programme
    There's your problem imho.


  • #3
    El Siglo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,803 ✭✭✭El Siglo


    Time Magazine wrote: »
    There's your problem imho.

    I just downloaded Texmaker and I'm even more confused.


  • #4
    Time Magazine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,452 ✭✭✭Time Magazine


    I suggest you use a text editor (like Notepad++ or WinEDT, but even one that's designed explicitly for TeX) and you enter the commands you need (they're not difficult, to produce a section header you would type \section{Literature Review}). It gives you complete control over formatting; though the beauty of LaTeX is that if you're willing to trust it, it will format everything for you. You can then compile either using a button or though the command line.


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