LaTeX

Digital Accessibility for LaTeX

LaTeX is a free, open-source document preparation system and markup language. You author LaTeX by writing plain text with markup commands (i.e. \strong{text}) which are then compiled to generate a professionally typeset PDF. 

Resources

• LaTeX for Windows/Linux
• LaTeX for MacOS
• Clemson Accessibility Package for LaTeX
• Clemson Thesis Templates

Getting Started

First, ensure you have the latest version of TeX Live installed. Alternatively, you can use the online LaTeX editor Overleaf. Generating accessible PDFs requires the LuaLaTeX compiler, available through either of these options.

Next, download the Clemson Accessibility Package for LaTeX.

Files Provided In The Package

• README.md provides an overview of the package, its requirements, and guidance for its use.
• clemson.sty is the Clemson LaTeX package. This package helps ensure LuaLaTeX can output an accessible PDF, with minimal changes to the way you write your code.
• main.tex is a good starting place for your accessible document.
• example.tex is a sample of commonly used tools and layouts that you can compile into an accessible PDF. Review the source code, and replicate patterns as needed.
• presentation.tex is a sample presentation file that includes most of the example.tex examples, but in presentation form. This is a good starting place for your own accessible presentation.

The README provides instructions on how to author and compile your document. Example files show common authoring patterns and how to help ensure accessibility.

For support or feedback, contact the digital accessibility team.