Step 2
VS Code Installation
Install VS Code, add the LaTeX Workshop extension, and confirm the editor is ready for the first project.
Outcome
VS Code opens normally and LaTeX Workshop is installed and enabled.
Before you start
- A working LaTeX distribution from the previous core step.
- Permission to install VS Code and extensions.
Verification state
- Status
- Needs review
- Environment
- Windows is the detailed screenshot path; macOS and Linux use the same extension workflow.
- Workflow
- VS Code installation and LaTeX Workshop extension setup.
- Last verified
- Pending a current-product walkthrough.
- Operating-system support
- Windows detailed; macOS and Linux supported through official downloads and the shared extension flow.
Install VS Code
Download VS Code from the official download page for your operating system, then open VS Code after installation and confirm it launches without errors.
Official VS Code downloadsDownload it from the VS Code website.
On the download page, choose the installer that matches your operating system.
Install LaTeX Workshop
- Open the Extensions panel from the left sidebar or the Command Palette.
- Search for LaTeX Workshop and install the extension published by James Yu.
- Leave VS Code open for a moment after installation so the extension finishes registering.
LaTeX Workshop on the VS Code Marketplace
Use the Extensions panel to search for LaTeX Workshop inside VS Code.
After installation, confirm that the extension is active and that VS Code is ready for the first project workflow.
Confirm that VS Code opens, the extension is installed, and LaTeX Workshop commands appear in the Command Palette.
Common problems
- The extension can be installed but disabled for the current workspace.
- VS Code may need to be reloaded before LaTeX Workshop commands appear.
Completion check
The Extensions view shows LaTeX Workshop as enabled and the Command Palette lists its build command.