Installing Overleaf on Windows 11 is a straightforward process, and in this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process.
Before we proceed with the Overleaf installation, we need to ensure that we have the following requirements:
Now that we have checked all the pre-requisites, let's proceed with the installation process of Overleaf on Windows 11:
Open a web browser on your computer and go to the following URL: https://www.overleaf.com/
Once the website is loaded, click on the "Register" button, located in the top right corner of the website.
Next, fill in your email address and password in the given fields and then click on the "Create Account" button.
Once your account is created, log in to your Overleaf account by clicking on the "Log In" button on the top right corner of the website.
After logging in, click on the "New Project" button to create a new project. Give your project a name and select a template, and then click on the "Create" button.
Now, click on the "Download" button, located on the top right corner of the website. This will start the download of the Overleaf desktop client.
Once the download is complete, click on the downloaded file to start the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
After the installation is complete, open the Overleaf desktop client and log in to your account using the same email address and password you used to create your account.
Once you have logged in, your projects will be synchronized with the desktop client, and you can access them even when you're offline.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Overleaf on your Windows 11 computer. You can now write, edit, and collaborate on your projects using Overleaf's powerful editing tools.
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