[LaTeX][1] is a document markup language and document preparation system. It is widely used as a standard in universities and academics to write professional scientific papers, thesis and other such documents. In this quick post, we shall see **how to use LaTeX in Ubuntu 14.04**.
### Install Texmaker to use LaTeX in Ubuntu 14.04 & Linux Mint 17 ###
[Texmaker][2] is a free and open source LaTeX editor which is available for all major desktop OS i.e. Windows, Linux and OS X. Followings are the salient features of the Texmaker:
- Unicode editor
- Spell checker
- Code folding
- Code completion
- Fast navigation
- Integrated Pdf viewer
- Easy compilation
- 370 Mathematical symbols
- LaTeX documentation
- Export to html and odt via TeX4ht
- Regex support
You can install Texmaker in Ubuntu 14.04 by downloading the binaries from the given link:
- [Download Texmaker LaTeX editor][3]
Since it is .deb packaging, same installation files can be used n any other Debian based distribution such as Linux Mint, Elementary OS, Pinguy OS etc.
If you want a Github type markdown editor, you should check [Remarkable editor][4]. I hope Texmaker helps you with **LaTeX in Ubuntu** and Linux Mint.