Title

latexedu -- LaTeX beginner's learning program: installation and basics

Syntax

latexedu [install basic example all]

Description

latexedu is an entry-level learning program for LaTeX beginners,
published by Dingyuan Accounting, which follows the academic principle of
scientific and standardized, humane and good. In three short lessons
it helps you get to know LaTeX quickly: Overleaf or a local installation,
the document skeleton and basic commands, and a ready-to-compile Chinese
paper template.

With no options, latexedu displays all three lessons in turn. Use the
options to review a single lesson at any time.

Options

install displays only lesson 1: Overleaf online and TeX Live/MiKTeX local installation.

basic displays only lesson 2: the document skeleton, sections, math formulas, tables, and figures.

example displays only lesson 3: a complete Chinese paper template.

all displays all three lessons (the default).

Examples

. latexedu

Displays all three lessons.

. latexedu, install

Displays only the installation steps.

. latexedu, example

Displays only the Chinese paper template.

Remarks

Learning tips

1. Run latexedu and read all three lessons first.

2. Practice online with Overleaf: no installation, instant preview, ideal for beginners.

3. For Chinese documents, always compile with XeLaTeX and load the ctex package.

4. Memorize the skeleton first, then add content block by block.

Dingyuan Accounting adheres to the principle of
scientific and standardized, humane and good and hopes every beginner
learns with joy.

Author

WU Lianghai

School of Business, Anhui University of Technology (AHUT), Ma'anshan, China

agd2010@yeah.net

WU Hanyan

Department of Accountancy, City University of Hong Kong (CityU)

2325476320@qq.com

Development date: 16 August 2026

Also see

mysuite -- Dingyuan Accounting suite of 39 empirical-accounting Stata programs

https://ideas.repec.org/c/boc/bocode/s459595.html