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Include data from a .txt verbatim

I am using a finite element program that outputs data in .txt files. And I want to input these data in my LaTeX code. Is there a way to input the data files so that they appear as the program output format? Program output data file: LaTeX…
Malthe Eisum
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Unicode degree symbol ° in math formulas: \textdegree invalid in math mode

I'd like to be able to simply input a degree symbol as ° in my source code. German keyboards have a key for this, and it makes the source so much more readable. I'm using pdflatex from TeXLive 2012, and this minimal reproducing…
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How to find the lost text part when having "Float(s) lost" error

I've lost some text. I don't know if theres something missing, so how can I find it? I'm not in the mood to compare the chapter1.tex to the pdf file by reading both. Chapter 1 (chapter1.tex) is rather long but it's the only hint I got. [35] !…
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Is there a designated symbol for the negative sign in, say, -16?

I've been using -16 in my LaTeX code to write negative numbers. But the problem with that, is in many displays and LaTeX rendering kits, it displays the - sign as extremely long and separated from all the other mathematical symbols (e.g. the…
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How to make a standard preamble into a package

I have a preamble that I copy and paste into nearly all of my documents. Is there a nice way to turn this into a package than I can use? I would prefer to do this in a way that doesn't depend on my Latex front end or compiler, so I can just…
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Painless Memoir Class Book Template

I would like to find a memoir class book template that has the basic features of a book already configured (with dummy type, dummy figures, etc.) that compiles properly, so I can just start writing without having to read any long and tedious…
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Comparing typographic traditions for different languages

Sometimes students using LaTeX ask me how to do the typesetting of documents in French or Spanish. I'm not able to help them because I never learned to speak or write French or Spanish. Different languages have different typographic rules to…
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How to decrease spacing before chapter title?

I want to decrease the vertical space between the top of the page and the chapter heading. I have tried to follow the instructions for titlesec but I am not successful. I have tried the following two setups without any changes…
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Is there a \show for lengths?

The \show command is extremely useful for figuring out what's going on with a particular macro. Similarly, using \the can tell me the value of a counter. I'd like to know if there's something similar for lengths and skips. At the moment, I end up…
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In what ways can TeX be used beyond document production?

Most people use TeX and its many varieties to create printed documents, such as reports, books, flyer's, etc. Occasionally, I have found software that uses TeX markup for other purposes, for e.g., the flashcard software, Anki can use TeX to render…
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\input only part of a file

I would like to include part of the contents of a .tex file into a different .tex file. I don't have the option of modifying the file to include. The file to include may change so simply copying and pasting the part I need is not ideal. Essentially,…
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Is there a good document template for making business cards?

Is there a good document template for making business cards?
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Suppress page numbers in article documentclass

I want to suppress page numbers. I am also using \maketitle command which seems to trigger the problem. MWE: \documentclass[a4paper,10pt,english]{article} \title{My title} \begin{document} \thispagestyle{empty} \maketitle Hello…
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LaTeX macro expander

Is it possible to have LaTeX (or another program) to expand a the macros in a .tex file, and output the expanded LaTeX source? If no such program exists: are LaTeX macros processed simply as string substitutions, before the document is interpreted?…
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How to find the \textwidth in two-column mode?

Sometimes I find that floats don't fit nicely on a page, so I use \resizebox{\textwidth}{!}{ } so that the borders match the margins. However, I'm now working on a paper in two-column format (specifically using sigplanconf.cls)…
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