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+ | ====== Overleaf ====== | ||
+ | Overleaf (formerly sharelatex) is an installation of the typesetting system LaTeX on servers, useable through a modern browser without the need to install software locally. This follows the examples of services like Google Docs or Microsoft Office 365. | ||
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+ | The GWDG offers Overleaf for all users at https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Preconditions For Use ==== | ||
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+ | A valid [[en: | ||
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+ | An **upgrade or enabling** of the account is __not necessary and not possible anymore__. Please also consider the advice regarding [[en: | ||
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+ | ==== Collaboration ==== | ||
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+ | Collaboration with a user without a [[en: | ||
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+ | Users without an account as described in [[en: | ||
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+ | ==== Licensing ==== | ||
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+ | Please note that because of licensing reasons we can only grant access to users who have a connection to the | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * higher education institutes in Niedersachsen, | ||
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+ | ==== Usage informations ==== | ||
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+ | * sharelatex.gwdg.de does not use banner ads. Nevertheless, | ||
+ | * In rare cases, compiling larger Tex files results in an Internal Server Error. In this case, use the options: Compile-Mode: | ||
+ | * Documents are rendered in a [[https:// | ||
+ | ==== FAQ ==== | ||
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+ | Q: ** Overleaf reports a " | ||
+ | A: Despite the false message that this is a server-side error, this message almost always occurs in connection with errors in the LaTeX document itself. Recommendation: | ||
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+ | Q: ** Does the GWDG Overleaf service offer zotero or mendeley integrations? | ||
+ | A: No, unfortunately the manufacturer reserves this for his cloud service: | ||
+ | https:// | ||
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+ | Q: ** Does the GWDG Overleaf service offer git or dropbox integrations? | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | https:// | ||
+ | Since 09/2023 the" | ||
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+ | Q: ** Does the grammarly browser plugin work with the GWDG Overleaf service ? ** \\ | ||
+ | A: No, unfortunately not. | ||
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+ | Q: ** Is there a limit on the number of collaborators? | ||
+ | A: There is no limit upon the number of collaborators per project. | ||
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+ | Q: ** I got a new account, can I merge it with my old ShareLaTeX account and project files? ** \\ | ||
+ | A: No. A new account constitutes a new identity. Please consult [[en: | ||
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+ | Q: ** I get the message that the maximum number of comments/ | ||
+ | A: See [[en: | ||
+ | ===== What is LaTeX? ===== | ||
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+ | LaTeX is a typesetting system for creating texts with high quality output and is the favorite when complex rendering such as formulas and structures is required as it is often the case in natural sciences. | ||
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+ | A typesetting system differs from common word processors like Microsoft Word in that the text is written alongside markup commands that make text in the output document bold, italic or define lists and headings. Additionally the author does not see a representation of the rendered text in real time but works with the source text directly. | ||
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+ | In the end this source text is then rendered into an output file which has the content and rendered text features. Typically this is a PDF. | ||
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+ | ===== What is Overleaf ? ===== | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | Usually when working with LaTeX the author needs to install and maintain a suite of tools on his computer that allow editing, rendering and conversion of source texts and output files. | ||
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+ | With Overleaf the case is made easier. The whole suite of tools (based on TeX Live) is installed on GWDG servers and is made available through a website. The website also serves as the editor for the source text and generates the output files as downloadable PDFs through the author' | ||
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+ | Additionally the website allows simultaneous, | ||
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+ | ===== Additional resources to Overleaf? ===== | ||
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+ | Overleaf has a [[https:// | ||
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+ | There is also a large selection of templates available at [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== What is Overleaf not? Does GWDG consult on LaTeX? ===== | ||
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+ | In many ways Overleaf is easier to use than a standard LaTeX installation on a PC. Nevertheless Overleaf is not a WYSIWYG editor like LyX and some basic knowledge of LaTeX is required to work with Overleaf. The [[https:// | ||
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+ | GWDG currently does not consult with regard to using LaTeX or offers training. Errors or problems when using Overleaf can of course be reported to our user support. |