Using LaTeX on Arch Linux

LaTeX is a powerful typesetting system that is widely used in the academic and scientific communities to produce high-quality typeset documents. It is a free and open-source software that is available on various operating systems, including Arch Linux. In this article, we will cover the basics of getting started with LaTeX on Arch Linux, including installation, compilation, and the use of LaTeX editors and compilers.

Install LaTeX in Arch Linux

Open the terminal and update the package database using the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Install the LaTeX package using the following command:

sudo pacman -S texlive-most

Confirm the Installation of LaTeX package

Confirm the installation of the LaTeX package by checking the version number using the following command:

pdflatex --version

Compile a .tex File to PDF Through the Command Line

• Create a .tex file using a text editor, such as nano or vim.
• Compile the .tex file to PDF using the following command:

pdflatex filename.tex

Replace “filename” with the name of your .tex file.