LaTeX on macOS

I learned the basics of LaTeX during my studies. One of our teachers was a big LaTeX fan and was encouraging students to write their diploma thesis using it. I wrote both my bachelor’s and master’s thesis in LaTeX.

Recently, I use LaTeX very rarely, mainly for my resume, and in this post, I would like to show you how to set it up on macOS.

1. Install MacTeX Distribution (beware: it’s HUGE! ~4 GB).
2. Install Sublime Text (both 3 & 4 are OK).
3. Install Package Control:
   • open the command palette by pressing cmd + shift + p,
   • type “Install Package Control” and press enter.
4. Install LaTeXTools plugin:
   • open the command palette by pressing cmd + shift + p,
   • type “Install Package” and choose “Package Control: Install Package” then press enter,
   • type “LaTeXTools” and press enter.
5. To compile your *.tex file:
   • open it in the Sublime Text,
   • open the command palette by pressing cmd + shift + p,
   • type “Set Syntax: LaTeX” and press enter,
   • build your document by pressing cmd + b.

Happy writing!