LaTeX resources

• My first paper in LaTeX
• The cssurrey class for dissertations at Dept Computing.
  • Class file
  • Technical documentation
  • Template file
  • University Logo
  The above three files are what you need to use the class. If you want to amend the class, you should use the original source file (from which the class and documentation are created).
  • Source file (dtx)
  • docstrip script (ins)
• Exam paper class

Links

• The TeX FAQ

Why I use LaTeX

Please observe that this is exactly what it says in the title. I make no claim that these are reasons for you to use LaTeX. As I made my choice in 1995, I do not know if there are acceptable alternatives today.

The following two were my main reason. No other system was even near good enough in these two aspects.

• A powerful and simple system for mathematical formulæ.
• Editing is quick and easy, regardless of the document size.

I also find that working with LaTeX is simpler than using word processors because...

• Source files in plain text integrates easily with other software, including self-written programs.
• Hyphenation and typesetting algorithms are close to state of the art.
• LaTeX encourages good style. Standard templates give a professional look, and deviating from them is hard (whether accidentally or on purpose).
• of a good system for bibliographies.

Tips

• Does small figures take up to much of your page? This page explains how to use wrapfig and subfig to make better use of the real estate.