What is the best way to use latex on windows? [more inside]
posted by medusa on Nov 11, 2009 - 13 answers

Tell me about using spirit gum near my actual hair. [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Oct 29, 2009 - 4 answers

How to repair a weather balloon, in the context of aerial photography? How to do aerial photography at all? [more inside]
posted by Tufa on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

LaTeX + pdf = employment fail? I am looking for a job and have been using LaTeX to generate my resume and cover-letter. At a recent job interview I was told that they weren't able to print my resume. It looked fine on their computer but when they printed it, it was as if most of the document had been whited-out: a couple of phrases appeared approximately where they should but, most of it was just missing. [more inside]
posted by geos on Aug 18, 2009 - 23 answers

Can you hook a gal up? I'm looking for recommendations for a good latex-free, powder-free disposable exam glove for safe and very tactile sex. [more inside]
posted by nakedcodemonkey on Aug 13, 2009 - 13 answers

In LaTeX, how do I get \thebibliography{} to not number items? I just want them listed plainly, with a hanging indent if they spill over a single line. I don't want to use BibTeX. [more inside]
posted by limon on Aug 5, 2009 - 5 answers

Catsuit: how/where to buy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 15 answers

The last time I was single and dating, Ronald Reagan was president. Have recommended (and practical) safe sex practices changed in the last 25 years? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2009 - 33 answers

LaTeX/BibTeX-filter: How can I keep long citations from overruning the line when the references are by names and year (apalike)? [more inside]
posted by Westringia F. on May 24, 2009 - 3 answers

What the best way to put two-coordinate graphs in a LaTex document? [more inside]
posted by mai on May 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Why are LaTeX math fonts so terrible? Or am I missing something? I want to get some nice titles on a legend for a Matlab figure, and I have to use the LaTeX interpreter for some accents, but when I import the figure into Word the resulting font is very pixelated and just plain garbage. How do I get smooth and clear math fonts out of LaTeX? [more inside]
posted by molecicco on Apr 6, 2009 - 22 answers

I've been tasked (by myself and others) with compiling an extensive history of my extended family on one side. More than a family tree, we're compiling stories, photos, everything we can gather about my weirdo relatives. What tools should I use to compile it? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Mar 27, 2009 - 7 answers

DIY home repair - I would like to re-paint the walls in my apartment by myself. [more inside]
posted by alice ayres on Feb 10, 2009 - 16 answers

What typographical knowledge from LaTeX can I apply in Word? My professional field insists upon Word documents, so LaTeX is not an option, and results from LaTeX to Word converters have not been satisfactory. So, what can I teach Word, to make it a better typesetter? [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Dec 21, 2008 - 18 answers

The other day my roommate asked me "What's the name of the tv show where they're always taking off realistic masks to reveal they're someone else? Is it Mission: Impossible?" I told him it might be the movie, but the effect is probably too advanced for the show. He also admitted he might be thinking of the Charlies Angels movie. So that got me wondering...What are some other examples of the effects driven crime-movie trope? Thanks!
posted by apetpsychic on Nov 21, 2008 - 22 answers

My approach to academic papers is to read through once, then go back and type up notes on it. The problem is that my notes serve two functions: summary and commentary. What's the best software for making synopses of academic papers with personal annotated notes? [more inside]
posted by painquale on Nov 18, 2008 - 12 answers

How should one present books online? [more inside]
posted by jeffburdges on Nov 13, 2008 - 6 answers

TexShop and Me: templates for law students? [more inside]
posted by R_Nebblesworth on Oct 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Latex filter (not that sort). I'm using Latex (with TexShop and Bibdesk) and I need to format a bibliography in a particular way. Please help! [more inside]
posted by jonesor on Oct 8, 2008 - 9 answers

Mac users who write LaTeX documents in Emacs (with or without AucTeX), please tell me about your workflow. [more inside]
posted by gleuschk on Oct 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Compost & painted wood walls, is it a good mix? [more inside]
posted by pokeedog on Sep 30, 2008 - 10 answers

A latex-painted dresser's drawers are sticking closed. Is there any hope? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Sep 29, 2008 - 14 answers

I am teaching myself typesetting with LaTeX. I learn best by example and so I'm looking for some great examples to follow — especially if they're based on the Memoir class. Ideally, I'd love to find some (public domain) classic literature that stands out as a great study in syntax, style and design. What do you recommend?
posted by tomwheeler on Sep 18, 2008 - 9 answers

Escaping M$ Word, but getting the same formatting... [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Sep 4, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm learning latex by trying to write a paper in it... and it's going all awry. I'm getting a bunch of bizarre error messages when I try and add formulas ... help?! [more inside]
posted by paultopia on Aug 16, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a lightweight text editor that can easily be configured to work with LaTeX. [more inside]
posted by alligatorman on Aug 11, 2008 - 16 answers

Will an Ikea Sultan Erfjord latex mattress bake me as I sleep? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Jul 24, 2008 - 8 answers

I have a 50,000 word medical thesis to write. I don't want it to end up looking like a big ugly Word document, just printed out on A4 and bound. I would like some graphic design inspiration/tips for making it look more like a real book, which would actually be a pleasure to pick up and read. [more inside]
posted by roofus on Jul 23, 2008 - 23 answers

Yesterday I managed to rub my car against a steel pole with about umpteen layers of latex paint on it. It left a streak of latex on my car. How do I get the paint off without wrecking the clear-coat finish of my car? [more inside]
posted by dw on Jul 22, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I best prepare color .png screenshots for publication as figures in a LaTeX document that will be printed in b&w conference proceedings? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Jun 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Who wants to share their favorite MS Word 2003 Style themes for writing academic papers? [more inside]
posted by billtron on Apr 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Help! I don't know what I did, but I somehow destroyed my Mac's (10.5) ability to render fonts in my LaTex document correctly. [more inside]
posted by about_time on Jan 26, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I make LaTeX PDF presentations that don't look like cheap PowerPoint? [more inside]
posted by Anything on Dec 20, 2007 - 8 answers

Other than dying first, how do you know if you have a latex allergy? [more inside]
posted by tamitang on Dec 5, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm currently writing a novel. Should I use LaTex instead of MS Word? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Nov 13, 2007 - 41 answers

How do you export or convert BibDesk (or generally Bibtex) bibliographies in a specific format (like MLA, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by names are hard on Oct 23, 2007 - 5 answers

I found a nice LaTeX .sty file for mla6, but to format the citations properly, it requires a long preamble which I'd rather not copy and paste each time I write a paper. Can I hide it somewhere? [more inside]
posted by chndrcks on Sep 27, 2007 - 3 answers

LyX for Mac madness. How do I get Lyx and natbib to play nice? [more inside]
posted by pcward on Sep 25, 2007 - 2 answers

Where can I find LaTex book templates? [more inside]
posted by tesseract420 on Sep 7, 2007 - 3 answers

A Latex question: So I am writing this theoretical CS paper in Latex and need to typeset math-y phrases that I can't seem to typeset just right. Detailed description inside … [more inside]
posted by raheel on Aug 2, 2007 - 6 answers

What are good adhesives to bond rubber/latex and cloth to aluminum? [more inside]
posted by h2 on May 3, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me with lists in LaTeX! And I'd like some general advice about whether LaTeX and LyX are worth the hassle. [more inside]
posted by Aloysius Bear on Apr 23, 2007 - 22 answers

How do I center text (or, really, images) up-and-down within a tabular cell in LaTeX? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Apr 18, 2007 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend a good LaTeX editor for Windows for writing my dissertation? [more inside]
posted by JMOZ on Mar 9, 2007 - 30 answers

I want to make a very small but critical change in the way emacs behaves in latex-mode. Can I force the tex-shell window to be a different size than half the current window? [more inside]
posted by gleuschk on Jan 25, 2007 - 6 answers

What is the relationship between TeX and LaTeX? [more inside]
posted by king walnut on Jan 17, 2007 - 7 answers

Recommend and/or help me locate some masks. [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Jan 10, 2007 - 6 answers

I am studying in human science (psychology), and I'm starting university next month. I have been using a laptop running Linux to take notes and write assignments during the past two years or so, but I feel my current technique for note taking is unsatisfactory. [more inside]
posted by a007r on Dec 29, 2006 - 10 answers

The old futon has finally given up the ghost, and I find myself in the market for a new bed and mattress. Latex mattresses intrigue me. For those of you who own or have slept on them, what do you think? I hate being warm and could never use memory-foam as a result. [more inside]
posted by piro on Nov 30, 2006 - 9 answers

Most convenient way to insert equations into web pages? [more inside]
posted by Mapes on May 31, 2006 - 11 answers