All my future mathematical writing will be completed using LaTeX (pronounced lay-tek). LaTeX is a high level markup language based on the low level computer language TeX (pronounced Tek) invented by Donald Knuth. LaTeX is the professional standard for typesetting mathematical and technical documents.

MS Word is great software for the nontechnical writers, and I may use MS Word from time to time for any writing that I do that does not contain mathematical notation. However, I have decided not to waste anymore time trying to make Word documents that contain equations; moreover, I am going to begin teaching it to my calculus II students so that they can complete their test corrections in a professional typed format. I will be encouraging my other students to begin learning it.

LaTeX takes persistence to learn in the beginning; however, if you do not give up you’ll be rewarded with professionally typeset documents. There are a plethora of online TeX communities and free “how-to” documents on the world wide web. I am still learning myself. Visit my Downloads page to download some sample documents that I have put together.

If you would like to get started you will need to download and install a TeX compiler and watch a few youtube videos. Visit the TeX Users Group or the Comprehensive TeX Archive for more information.