The one who has the power of words is able to change the world. But it is not just a question of eloquence and persuasion - it is also important to present your word well visually. This is exactly what the design branch of typography does. And to make it as easy as possible, the TeX computer layout system was developed.

The most popular Windows program that allows you to work with TeX layout is Texmaker. We will tell you about what it is and what opportunities it gives users.

Some basic theory

LaTeX is the most popular set of macro extensions for the TeX typesetting system, which makes it easier to type complex documents. Texmaker is an open source multi-platform LaTeX editor with many tools to help users in academic fields edit the LaTeX markup language and convert it to a .PDF file.

What is this program capable of?

Texmaker allows you to open and edit .TEX source LaTeX documents. It includes a built-in PDF viewer with syntax support, continuous scrolling and document rotation. The editor provides full unicode support, code folding, spell checking and "one-click" compilation with predefined "Quick-build" commands for faster editing.

Main functions

Main benefits of the Texmaker program are listed below:

• syntax highlighting;

• search and replace using regular expressions;

• spell check;

• code autocompletion;

• code collapsing;

• the ability to insert mathematical symbols with a single click;

• tools for working with formulas;

• viewing the tree structure of a document;

• adding bookmarks within a document;

• viewing the document in real time;

• Unicode support;

• wide opportunities for customizing the editor;

• hotkeys support.

Texmaker is a real treasure for people involved in typography. And the large variety of functions is a direct proof of this.

Who it is suitable for

Texmaker is suitable for those who develop projects in scientific and mathematical fields. The editor provides useful tools such as easy insertion of mathematical symbols, etc. Texmaker is the right choice for Windows users who need to edit and convert documents using the LaTeX markup language.