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    TeX

    Last Updated May 24, 2021 1:56 pm
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    TeX is a macro processor that provides complete control over typographical formatting. Most people who use TeX, however, utilize one of several macro packages that provide an easier interface. The two most popular are LaTeX , originally written by Leslie Lamport, and plain TeX, written by Knuth.

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