In this presentation we will explore WriteLaTex, a powerful online tool used to work on LaTeX documents in collaboration with other people. WriteLaTex allows multiple users to easily edit, debug, preview and share any LaTeX document.

1. Andrea Mauro
09.10.2014, EDUCAFE, METID – Politecnico di Milano
Create, edit and publish LateX texts
in a collaborative way

2. What is LaTeX?
LaTeX is a document preparation system and markup
language
It includes features designed for the production of
technical and scientific documentation

3. When should I use LaTeX?
High typographical quality
Separate the content from the
format of your document
Mathematical typesetting
Portability
Compatibility with revision
control
Requires time to learn it
Possible syntax errors
Document’s design is harder to
customize
PROS CONS

4. What is LaTeX used for?
It is widely used for the communication and publication
of scientific documents in many fields like:
- mathematics
- physics
- computer science
- economics
- political science

5. Online Collaborative LaTeX Editors
Collaborative editing
Share
Changes history
Live compiling with error warning
Export to PDF

6. WriteLaTeX
https://www.writelatex.com
Includes beamer package and templates for improved slides and
presentations
Unlimited projects and collaborators
Limited storage space
Export in figshare

7. ShareLaTeX
Over 400 templates
Unlimited projects
Export to dropbox and document history are pay features
Limited amount of collaborators
Limited features
https://www.sharelatex.com

8. Authorea
Free for reading and writing open-access articles
Advanced version control system (GIT)
Supports LaTeX, Markdown, HTML, Javascript
https://www.authorea.com

9. LaTeX: Example 1
https://www.writelatex.com/1575989vggxxd

10. LaTeX: Example 2
https://www.writelatex.com/1576191dyscbm

11. LaTeX: Example 3
https://www.writelatex.com/1587834stcpsr

12. LaTeX: Example 4
https://www.writelatex.com/1587803hbbwcf

13. Can LaTeX be used for moocs?
Course DEMO

14. Thank you for your attention
Andrea Mauro
09.10.2014, EDUCAFE, METID – Politecnico di Milano