Tips for textLaTeXFormatting equations in LaTeXIntroduction to LaTeX macros

Introduction to LaTeX macros

In computer jargon, a macro is just a shorthand command that abbreviates a more complicated sequence of commands. For example, LaTeX's \section macro encodes instructions to leave some vertical space, to increment the section number counter, and to format a section heading.

Like any self-respecting programming language, LaTeX lets you define your own macros. LaTeX has a \newcommand command that you can use to define personal macros.


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