What is TeXmacs?
TeXmacs is a free, open-source WYSIWYG scientific word processor and typesetting system that runs on major platforms. It integrates features such as mathematical formulas, graphs, two- and three-dimensional graphics, multi-lingual support, customizable syntax highlighting, dynamic buttons and menus, animated images, slideshows, indexes, bibliographies and more.
As an alternative to LaTeX editors, TeXmacs provides an intuitive graphical interface while still using LaTeX and TeX formatting in the background. This gives users the power of TeX/LaTeX without needing to learn the complex syntax. TeXmacs can handle complex structured documents with features like project structure outlines, version control, references and notes.
Some key features and capabilities of TeXmacs include:
- - Supports mathematical formulas, algorithms, symbols, diagrams and graphs for scientific documents
- - WYSIWYG editor with immediate visual feedback as you type
- - Multi-lingual support for right-to-left and mixed scripts
- - Advanced text formatting like rendered formulas, customizable tables and structured text
- - Extensive editing tools for images, graphics, slideshows and hyperlinking
- - Export to PDF, PostScript and HTML formats
- - Plugin architecture to add new functions and features
- - Available natively for Linux, macOS and Windows
With its rich features and easy-to-use interface, TeXmacs is an ideal alternative to word processors like Microsoft Word for writing complex scientific and technical documents with strong math/science notations and graphics.
Overleaf, LibreOffice - Writer, TeXstudio, LyX, Mathcha, WinEdt, Word Online, KLatexFormula, Bakoma Tex, Adobe FrameMaker, Texpad, VerbTeX LaTeX Editor, SwiftLaTeX, Apache OpenOffice Writer, TeX Live, Verbosus: Online LaTeX Editor, TeXPortal, VimTeX, TeXworks, Nisus Writer Pro, ScribTeX, LaTexLab, LaTeXing, Vim-LaTeX, Latexila, TeXlipse, JLatexEditor are some alternatives to TeXmacs.