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diff --git a/Master/texmf-dist/doc/xelatex/simple-thesis-dissertation/README.md b/Master/texmf-dist/doc/xelatex/simple-thesis-dissertation/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4470acac679 --- /dev/null +++ b/Master/texmf-dist/doc/xelatex/simple-thesis-dissertation/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +# simple-thesis-dissertation + +Template for a simple thesis or dissertation (Ph.D. or master's degree) or technical report, in XeLaTeX. + +**Website:** + +https://github.com/zachscrivena/simple-thesis-dissertation + +**Lead author:** + +Zach Scrivena (zachscrivena@gmail.com) + +**Compiled sample document:** + +Thesis.pdf + +## Main Features + +- Simple template that can be further customized or extended. +- Template document contains numerous examples. +- Consistent style for figures, tables, mathematical theorems, definitions, lemmas, etc. +- Direct support for TrueType (TTF) and OpenType (OTF) fonts. +- Direct support for multilingual Unicode characters, with the appropriate fonts. +- Hyperlinks can be included in generated PDF. + +## Overview + +The main XeLaTeX source file is `Thesis.tex`; the compiled document is `Thesis.pdf`. + +Instructions for compiling the document (TeX →(XeLaTeX)→ PDF): + +- **Method 1:** Use `latexmk` for fully automated document generation: + - `latexmk -xelatex "Thesis.tex"` + (add the `-pvc` switch to automatically recompile on changes) + +- **Method 2:** Use `xelatex` directly: + - `xelatex "Thesis.tex"` + (run multiple times to resolve cross-references if needed) + +## License + +This is free and unencumbered software released into the public domain. +For more information, please see the file `LICENSE` or refer to <http://unlicense.org>. |