Overleaf is a popular online LaTeX editor that allows you to create, edit, and collaborate on LaTeX documents from any device with an internet connection. To use Overleaf on Kali Linux, you can either access it through a web browser or install it on your device. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Overleaf on Kali Linux latest version.
Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following requirements:
Follow the below steps to install Overleaf on your Kali Linux latest version:
Open Terminal on your Kali Linux machine by pressing CTRL + ALT + T.
Run the below command to install the texlive-full package:
sudo apt-get install texlive-full
This package will install all the necessary LaTeX packages and tools required by Overleaf.
Once the installation is completed, download the Overleaf TAR file from the following link: https://www.overleaf.com/download.
Extract the downloaded TAR file to any directory on your system. You can use the following command to extract the file:
tar -xvf overleaf.tar
Navigate to the extracted Overleaf directory and run the following command to install Overleaf:
./install
This command will install Overleaf on your system.
Once the installation is completed, run the following command to start Overleaf:
overleaf
Overleaf will open in your default web browser. If Overleaf does not open, navigate to https://www.overleaf.com/ in your web browser to access it.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Overleaf on your Kali Linux latest version.
In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Overleaf on Kali Linux latest version. By following the above steps, you can now use Overleaf to create, edit, and collaborate on LaTeX documents on your Kali Linux machine.
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