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Seamless LaTeX Code Integration

Feature overview

Liii STEM provides seamless LaTeX integration so you can switch between traditional LaTeX workflows and Liii STEM editing with minimal friction.

  • Command mode: Type standard LaTeX commands like \frac, \alpha, \begin{align} and render instantly.
  • Import LaTeX snippets: Paste formulas/tables/algorithm snippets and auto-parse.
  • Import full LaTeX file: Import .tex and preserve structure for further editing.
  • Export snippets: Copy selected formula/table as standard LaTeX code.
  • Export full document: Export the entire file as .tex.
  • Continuous edit-render loop: Re-enter source mode, edit, and render immediately.

Workflow

Enter command mode

Type \ to open command prompt.

Enter command mode

Import LaTeX snippet

Right-click and choose paste from LaTeX:

Import snippet

If cursor is already in math mode, use Ctrl + Shift + V.

Shortcut import

Import full LaTeX document

File -> Import -> LaTeX

Import full document

Currently supports single .tex file import. For project-style files, use tools like latexexpand first.

Export LaTeX snippet

Select target content -> right click -> Copy to LaTeX.

Export snippet

Export full LaTeX document

File -> Export -> LaTeX document

Export full document

Continuous editing

Convert editable LaTeX snippets back and forth between source and rendered result.

Continuous editing

FAQ

Q: In slide show mode, why does unrendered LaTeX source appear when advancing pages?

Fix:

  1. Select the rendered math object.
  2. Click Show/Hide content.
  3. Move cursor to tag end.
  4. Click Delete marker.
  5. Re-enter slide show mode.

FAQ fix