LaTeX Source Document
General Information
| Title | LaTeX Document |
| Extension | .latex |
| Full Form | LaTeX Source Document |
| File Type | Document Source File |
| Developer | Leslie Lamport |
| MIME Type | application/x-latex |
File Function
| Primary Function | Document preparation |
| Additional Functions | Typesetting, Formatting |
| Features | High-quality typesetting, Macro programming |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Academic Papers | Yes |
| Books | Yes |
| CVs/Resumes | Yes |
| Presentations | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro execution |
| Best Practices | Code audit, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1984 |
| Latest Update | LaTeX2e (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tex, .sty, .cls, .bib |
