TEX File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .tex
MIME Type application/x-tex
Format Type Text
Open With LaTeX Editors (TeXworks, TeXShop, Overleaf, etc.)
Used For Typesetting documents
Programming Language LaTeX (based on TeX)
Primary Usage Academic, Scientific, and Mathematical documents creation
Document Structure Hierarchical (sections, subsections, etc.)
Embedding Ability Graphics, Tables, References, Formulas
Compilation Requires compiling to PDF or DVI
Package Management CTAN (Comprehensive TeX Archive Network)
Macro Support Yes
Comments Start with %
Mathematics Typesetting Extensive (via Math mode)
Cross-referencing Supported
Bibliography Management BibTeX
Document Classes Article, Book, Report, etc.
Text Formatting Customizable (fonts, sizes, alignment)
License LaTeX Project Public License (LPPL)
Accessibility Features Support for PDF accessibility standards
Foreign Language Support Extensive (via packages)