A Plain TEX Primer / Edition 1

by Malcolm Clark

Overview

This outstanding introductory primer demystifies and explains T[EX, an advanced and widely popular typesetting and page make-up system that is especially designed to facilitate scientific and technical publishing. The TEX system is highly versatile, designed for use on over 50 different types of personal, mini-, and mainframe computers. The book immediately provides the reader with sufficient information to begin the majority of tasks which he or she most likely wishes to tackle. Accessibly written at an introductory level, the book explains how high-quality results can be obtained by someone with only a little T[EX background. In a straightforward manner, it details why T[EX approaches its subject in the way it does, and provides the "context" into which it fits. Special emphasis is placed on document structure and practical work. In fact, not only is this book a "primer," but it is a "plain" T[EX primer. Wherever T[EX is running, it comes with at least one basic style definition, called "plain". Plain T[EX is the common starting point for T[EX users and can be extended or modified to suit individual needs. Thus, with the aid of this book, scientists and researchers preparing their own books and papers, or technical typists used to the conventions and jargon of their field, will find little difficulty in adopting T[EX's approach. Students and professionals involved in document preparation or desk-top publishing will also find this an extremely useful volume.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198537243
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/18/1993
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	490
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started2. Do It Yourself3. Beginning Mathematics4. Continuing Mathematics5. More Words6. Commands7. More Maths8. Boxing9. Commands 110. Matrix Manipulations11. Pages12. Tables by Tabs13. Tables Again14. Rules15. Graphics16. Fonts17. More Detailed Fonts18. Making Pages19. Breaking Up20. Delays and Deferments21. Collections22. Last Words

Editorial Reviews

"An emphasis is placed on practical work. Exercises with solutions, and an annotated bibliography are included." —SciTech Book News

"A book with clear explanations. . . . a good index, good organization, and complete coverage. . . . suitable for people from a wide range of backgrounds." —P.W. Purdom, Computing Reviews

From the Publisher

Discusses the basic style called "plain," a common starting point for many TeX users, which lends itself to extension and modification. Topics include boxes, matrix manipulations, pages, tabs, tables, fonts, and making pages. An emphasis is placed on practical work. Exercises with solutions, and an annotated bibliography are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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