How to Install Overleaf on POP! OS Latest

Overleaf is an online LaTeX editor that enables you to create, edit, and share your documents with other users. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Overleaf on POP! OS Latest.

Step 1: Install TeX Live

Before we install Overleaf, we need to ensure that you have TeX Live installed on your POP! OS. To install TeX Live, you can run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get install texlive-full

This command will install a complete version of TeX Live on your system.

Step 2: Download Overleaf

Once you have installed TeX Live, you can download Overleaf by visiting the official website at https://www.overleaf.com/. Click on the "Get started with Overleaf" button to proceed.

Step 3: Install Overleaf

After downloading the Overleaf package, you can install it on your system using the following commands:

tar -xvf overleaf-v2.tar.gz
cd overleaf-v2
sudo bash ./install

This will extract and install Overleaf on your system.

Step 4: Run Overleaf

To run Overleaf, you can either use the desktop shortcut or launch it from the terminal by running the following command:

overleaf

This will launch the Overleaf editor in your web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Overleaf on POP! OS Latest. Now, you can use it to create, edit, and share your LaTeX documents. Have fun!

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