Step 2
Write in VS Code
Open the whole project, establish the daily writing loop, add mathematical content, and manage citations.
Core path
Follow these documents in order to complete this stage.
Step 1
Register Folder
Open a folder in VS Code to register it as your workspace.
Step 2
Settings
Set the small VS Code and LaTeX Workshop defaults that keep the writing loop calm.
Step 3
Syntax
Reference the LaTeX syntax patterns you reach for most often while writing.
Step 4
BibTeX
Manage references in a .bib file and cite sources from your manuscript.
Optional guides
Open these guides when they match your tools or working style.
Optional
Shortcuts
Pin the few shortcuts that remove friction from the daily writing loop.
Optional
Setting file
Use a small snippet set to speed up repetitive LaTeX typing without overengineering.
Optional
JabRef
JabRef is a graphical application for managing bibliographical databases.
Optional
Sync Your VS Code Setup
Turn on Settings Sync with GitHub and keep the same VS Code setup across multiple machines.
Optional
Generate a redlined PDF
Compare an old TeX file with a revised TeX file and compile a redlined PDF.
Stage completion
Confirm the writing loop
You are ready to continue when you can edit the manuscript, rebuild the PDF, preview the result, and resolve a citation.
Continue to Manage with GitHub