LaTeX Format
LaTeX Document
LaTeX is a document preparation system widely used in academia for scientific and technical documents, especially those containing mathematical formulas, equations, and complex formatting.
ℹ️ Quick Facts
File Extension:.tex, .latex
Category:Document
MIME Type:application/x-tex
Compression:None
Transparency:No ❌
Best for:Scientific papers, Academic documents, Mathematical formulas, Theses and dissertations
💡 When to use LaTeX?
- Writing scientific papers
- Documents with complex math equations
- Academic publications
- Technical documentation
⚠️ When NOT to use LaTeX?
- Simple documents without formulas
- When WYSIWYG editing is preferred
- Quick notes or drafts
- Collaboration with non-technical users