![]() The bottom line is that you can choose any LaTeX editor but there are some that will make your life easier. If you have read the document that we will be creating in this tutorial then you should already be aware of this. This is because TeX, not the LaTeX editor that you use, is the program that actually typeset the final document and TeX is the same everywhere. In principle, you should get the same final document independently of the LaTeX editor that you use. The basic features I look for in a LaTeX editor are command autocompletion, spell checking, free to use and easy configuration of the compilation process. To have an idea of how many, check this Wikipedia article. To start, there are a lot more options for LaTeX editors than for LaTeX/TeX distributions. And I want to help you with that, not only because that is my job, but more because I deeply believe that both math - through learning rigorous thinking - and professional writing skills - supported by rigorous thinking - will help you in your life more than anything else.The choice of a LaTeX editor can be more difficult and subjective than the choice of a LaTeX/TeX distribution. I consider it as important as learning one nice piece of mathematics. If you need help in starting with LaTeX feel free to ask me for help. Now you are ready to create beautifully typeset (not only math) documents. I use WinEdt, which is a shareware $40 (30 day free trial). I did not use them, just looking at features, I see that they might increase your productivity. I recommend that you try TeXmaker and/or TeXstudio. If you find an editior that you like better, something that might increase your enjoyment of It might be a good idea to try other editors. But, there are a lot of other LaTeX editors. ![]() As a part of MiKTeX you have TeXworks as an editor to edit your LaTeX files. In closing, a word about different editors that you can use to edit your LaTeX files. If you have a problem you can post a clearly stated question there and you can expect a LaTeX enthusiast from around the world will answer it sooner than you would expect.
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