[BlindMath] Request for information

[Jonathan Godfrey]

Tony,

LaTeX is useful for formatting large documents involving mathematical and other content. I'm not sure what you are hoping for in relation to templates because most people use the default settings so much. There are alternatives to LaTeX which may suit your situation better.

Writing mathematical expressions in LaTeX notation is  different to writing whole documents in LaTeX. You almost certainly want to learn the former, but do you need to do the latter.

If you use LaTeX, you will generate an inaccessible  pdf unless you also learn how to convert the source file to HTML. You will almost certainly not produce an MS Word document. That means proof-reading your work is likely to be an issue.

That leaves me wondering what sort of  strict formatting requirements you have to deal with. I'm sure you'll get even more advice if we know what your needs really are.

Jonathan



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Subject: [BlindMath] Request for information

I am totally blind and a long-term Jaws user. While I am not currently concerned with computer math, I expect to be in the future.

My present need is to be able to create text documents with strict formatting requirements.  I have been Using Word 21 but am constantly having to check the formatting and have my documents proof read by others.  It sounds like LaTeX might be a workable solution once I have the templates developed.

Any suggestions for software, tutorials, and documentation that would best meet the needs of a blind user would be appreciated.

Tony

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