TEX file format
| Extension | .tex |
| Category | documents |
| Description | The TeX format is a typesetting system renowned for its precision and flexibility in producing high-quality documents. It uses plain text input with markup commands to describe the structure and formatting of documents. TeX is particularly popular for typesetting scientific and mathematical documents due to its robust support for complex equations and formulas. TeX's meticulous typesetting algorithms ensure consistent and professional-looking documents across various platforms. |
| Technical details | TeX is provides a set of low-level commands for typesetting documents, including features for defining fonts, spacing, paragraphs, and mathematical equations. Plain TeX serves as the foundation upon which higher-level macro packages and formats are built. |