LawTeX for PC Windows

LawTeX for Windows

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The best LaTeX app on Windows

Overview

The best tool to write TeX/LaTeX document & the best friend of academics IMPORTANT * LawTeX cannot handle file whose name include special characters such as space and period. Please avoid file names such as "Section 1.1.tex". * In the latest version of Windows, Microsoft no longer shows the dialog to ask for File System Access permission so you need to enable it before compilation (or the app will crash). Go to Settings > Privacy > File system to grant LawTeX access. We shall fix this issue in a future update. FEATURES LawTeX provides an integrated environment to compose, compile LaTeX documents to DVI files, and view the DVI result. * Much goodness of TeX: Like MiKTeX a.k.a. the standard TeX distribution for Windows PC, LawTeX can identify missing packages and offer to download missing ones. It supports many major engine-independent macro packages such as xypic, amsthm, babel, algorithmics, preprint, etc. on CTAN while packages for modern fonts such as true type, open type fonts or those depending on other engines (e.g. moderncv requires pdfTeX) are not available. * Highly optimized editor: Our LaTeX editor features a highly optimized editor, implemented in C++ using Direct X (the native graphic engines for Windows featured in most video games). It supports typical editing tools such as Undo/Redo, Cut/Copy/Paste, Selection, Go to line, Find/Replace/Replace All using regular expression, Line numbering, etc. * Productivity: support code completion. * Exceptional performance: Unlike MiKTeX, the memory footprint of this app is minute. The app is roughly 2MB in download size, roughly 10MB when installed compared to 300-450MB basic MiKTeX installation, discounting the packages. In addition, the document and temporary files are kept entirely in RAM so it not only makes compilation faster but also avoids wasting precious write cycles of your SSD and SD card. Unlike typical TeX editor which compile documents by executing TeX engines in external processes, LawTeX processes the source document within the app so there is no delay due to reloading the TeX engines, resources, etc. between compilations. The memory (RAM) usage is smaller than typical editor such as TeX Maker. * TeX on the go: available across your Windows 10 PC, tablet and Windows 10 mobile phones. The user interface is designed to make it easy to work on all these devices. For example: keyboard shortcuts on PC/tablet with physical keyboard; on-screen context menu to perform typical editing actions like Cut/Copy/Paste and text selection. * Also support BibTeX This app registers .tex file extension so you can pick it as default app to open your LaTeX documents. The sample LawTeX introduction beamer slide (in the screenshot) can be obtained at https://1drv.ms/u/s!AhSl9YDS4Yt4hBOPO7DDGrqI0Vkd IMPORTANT * For long, we ABANDONED Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 versions. Unfortunately, Microsoft Store does not provide anyway to prevent purchases on those devices. Please take note of this fact before purchasing. * As a good practice, make sure that you save your document frequently. There is no guarantee that this app does not crash or some unfortunate event does not happen. * LawTeX does not aim to replace other TeX distributions. It works best for academic papers but not fancy TeX features: to write the document, not publishing them. For publication, one still needs traditional pdfTeX to generate high qualify printable output. USAGE NOTES * Keyboard shortcut: - Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V for cut/copy/paste - Ctrl+A to select the whole text - Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y for undo/redo - Ctrl+T to compile document - Ctrl+S to save document - Ctrl+F to open Find/replace panel, Ctrl+G to open Go to line panel - Esc can be used to close a panel [but only when you focus on the editor] * Should save frequently on 512MB RAM phones. The app might crash or hang especially when deleting text or inserting new lines. We believed that most bugs are bashed; but bugs due to concurrency are very hard to create and are device dependent. * TIP: If you have a document produced using other editors but does not work on LawTeX, try commenting the whole document, uncomment it piece by piece to see what works and what does not. * TIP: Try our samples at https://github.com/light-tech/LawTeXSamples HISTORY Version 2.6.6.0 * This temporarily release adds a start-up dialog to notify users about required File permission for compilation due to changes in October 2018 update. - In previous version, Windows 10 automatically asks for permission upon file access. Now it crashes the app instead. - As for temporary release, we are in progress of converting the code to C++/WinRT which is more efficient. We shall provide better mechanism to handle file access when the new code is ready to ship. Version 2.6.4.0 * Hot fix for crash when putting DVI in a separate window due to some non-thread-safe UI optimization previously performed Version 2.6.3.0 * Hot fix for missing characters for certain fonts on a new installation [due to previous changes to better handling of DVI processing] Version 2.6.2.0 * Add a new setting regarding DVI resolution i.e. more crispy fonts Version 2.6.1.0 * More standard conformance code * Fix inefficient line number rendering * Fix crash on start-up if automatic compilation is enabled; disable compilation of the ``Untitled'' document * Fix long-existing crash when Find/Replace after switching document Version 2.6.0.0 * Support automatic loading of additional TeX source files (\input) and resources such as SVG files located in the same folder as the compiled files. This should bring LawTeX closer to Win32 Desktop LaTeX counterparts such as WinEdt, etc. * Many improvement in the internal system efficiency such as optimization of data transfer between components.

Features

Edit your TeX/LaTeX documents with a fully syntax highlight editorCompile TeX/LaTeX documents to DVIPreview and export the generated DVI fileView compilation log and errorsAutomatically find missing package and hint user to downloadContinuum ready -- use the app on phone as well as the big screen

What's new

Version 2.7.9.0 * Restore SVG support (previously disabled due to the C++/WinRT migration) * Fix some bug with color * Improve memory efficiency Version 2.7.8.0 * Restore menu to show DVI in a separate window using the new AppWindow API. - Useful for live TeXing to an audience. * Silently download missing packages

Additional Information

  • Developed by Lightech
  • Version 2022.11.22
  • Requires

    Available on: PC, Mobile, Surface Hub, HoloLens

    OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher

  • Published 2015-02-09
  • Size 874.09 KB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    English (United States)
  • Permissions

    Access your Internet connection

    File System

    Close themselves and their own windows, and delay the closing of their app

  • Microsoft Store ID 9nblggh16jqz

How to download and install LawTeX from the Microsoft

To download and install LawTeX for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. The best LaTeX app on Windows. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get LawTeX.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for LawTeX

  • In the Microsoft Store, type LawTeX into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find LawTeX in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the LawTeX Page

  • Open your browser and go to the LawTeX page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install LawTeX

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install LawTeX.
  • Step 4: Use LawTeX

  • Launch LawTeX from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install LawTeX.
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