TeXworks
| Version | 0.6.6(as of 3/30/2021) |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| License | Open Source |
| Category | Productivity |
Main Features
- GUI for the TeX typesetting system
- Simple, familiar interface based on common applications
- Integrated PDF viewer for previewing project output
- Source/preview synching to quickly find the location in the source code from the PDF preview
Software Overview
TeXworks is an open-source application created as a GUI for TeX, a typesetting system that is the standard for creating technical publications. Without an installed user interface, TeX must be accessed through a command-line interface. TeXworks requires an installation of TeX to run.
The graphical user interface provided by TeXworks simplifies the process of creating TeX documents. Its design is based on other open-source, cross-platform tools to provide a familiar user experience. TeXworks provides an integrated PDF viewer to easily view your project's output with source/preview synchronization. With source/preview synchronization, you can control-click on a point in your PDF preview and see where it is located in your source.
TeXworks makes working with TeX more accessible than using a command prompt. If you are looking for a free and easy way to create TeX documents, TeXworks is a good choice. If you want more features like project management, you may want to look elsewhere.
Primary File Type
.TEXLaTeX Source Document
Supported File Types
| Extension | File Type |
|---|---|
| .TEX | LaTeX Source Document |
| .BBL | BibTeX Generated Bibliography File |
| .CLS | LaTeX Document Class File |
| .DTX | Documented LaTeX File |
| .GF | METAFONT Bitmap File |
| .LTX | LaTeX Document |
| .PK | Packed METAFONT File |
| .STY | LaTeX Style |
| .TFM | TeX Font Metric File |
Additional Related File Types
| Extension | File Type |
|---|---|
| .AUX | LaTeX Auxiliary File |
| .BLG | BibTeX Log File |
| .BST | BibTeX Style Document |
| .DFU | LaTeX Font Encoding File |
| .ETX | TeX Font Encoding File |
| .INS | LaTeX Installer Script |
| .LATEX | LaTeX Document |
| .MF | METAFONT File |