Description: Collaborative cloud-based LaTeX editor used for writing, editing and publishing scientific documents. Useful for fields where a lot of formulas/mathematical notation is used.
- Platform: Web
- Cost: free, but need to pay a fee for additional, premium features.
- Ease of use:
- Very convenient to use, since you can access your projects easily online by just signing in to Overleaf.
- Also easier to use packages in your document since there is no need to locally install anything to your computer (this is especially helpful if you are using a computer where you need permission to install packages).
- Overleaf is widely used in the Biostatistics department, by students and professors alike.
- Its collaborative features are also great for sharing projects and documents with other team members, and editing together in real-time (like in a Google Doc).
- Tips for use:
- There are a lot of Overleaf templates available online to get you started on different types of documents (e.g. paper, poster, presentation, CV, thesis).
- TikZ is a helpful package for creating diagrams.
- Other pros/cons: Sometimes (rarely) server errors or down for routine maintenance. Large documents with complex diagrams may take a bit longer to compile.
- Link: https://www.overleaf.com/
