Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about LaTeX Cloud Studio and LaTeX document creation.

LaTeX Cloud Studio Platform

What is LaTeX Cloud Studio?

Do I need to install anything to use LaTeX Cloud Studio?

Is LaTeX Cloud Studio free to use?

How do I collaborate with others?

Can I work offline?

Getting Started with LaTeX

I'm new to LaTeX. Where should I start?

What's the difference between LaTeX and Word?

How do I convert my Word document to LaTeX?

Common LaTeX Questions

How do I insert images in LaTeX?

Use the graphicx package:

\usepackage{graphicx}
...
\begin{figure}[h]
    \centering
    \includegraphics[width=0.8\textwidth]{image.png}
    \caption{Your caption here}
    \label{fig:mylabel}
\end{figure}

See our complete guide to images.

How do I create tables in LaTeX?

Basic table example:

\begin{table}[h]
    \centering
    \begin{tabular}{|l|c|r|}
        \hline
        Left & Center & Right \\
        \hline
        Data & Data & Data \\
        \hline
    \end{tabular}
    \caption{Table caption}
\end{table}

For advanced tables, see our tables tutorial.

How do I write mathematical equations?

LaTeX has two math modes:Inline math: $E = mc^2$ produces

E = mc^2

Display math:

\begin{equation}
    \int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}
\end{equation}

Learn more in our mathematics guide.

How do I manage bibliography and citations?

Troubleshooting

Why won't my document compile?

How do I fix 'Undefined control sequence' errors?

Why are my figures appearing in the wrong place?

Advanced Topics

Can I create presentations in LaTeX?

Yes! Use the Beamer package:

\documentclass{beamer}
\begin{document}
\begin{frame}
    \frametitle{Slide Title}
    Your content here
\end{frame}
\end{document}

Check our presentation templates and Beamer guide.

How do I use custom fonts in LaTeX?

LaTeX Cloud Studio supports various font packages:

\usepackage{times} for Times Roman
\usepackage{helvet} for Helvetica
\usepackage{palatino} for Palatino

For custom fonts with XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX:

\usepackage{fontspec}
\setmainfont{Arial}

See our fonts guide for comprehensive coverage.

Can I use LaTeX for languages other than English?

Absolutely! LaTeX has excellent multilingual support:

\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage[spanish]{babel}

We support all major languages including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and more. See our multilingual guide.

Platform-Specific Questions

How do I export my project?

Is my data secure on LaTeX Cloud Studio?

Can I use LaTeX Cloud Studio for commercial projects?

Still have questions?

Contact our support team for personalized help with your LaTeX documents

Features

​Frequently Asked Questions

​LaTeX Cloud Studio Platform

​Getting Started with LaTeX

​Common LaTeX Questions

​Troubleshooting

​Advanced Topics

​Platform-Specific Questions