6 More logical structure

Mathematics  

• Mathematical content is marked up in LaTeX in a logical way;
• You can use $ …$ or \( …\) to mark up in-line maths;
• For displayed mathematics, use \[ …\];
• A lot of spacing is automatic in math mode;
• Maths is an entire area on its own!

Example input

\( y = 2 \sin \theta^2 \)

Example output

Creating your own commands  

Syntax

\newcommand*{\⟨name⟩}{⟨replacement text⟩} \newcommand*{\⟨name⟩}[⟨number⟩]{⟨replacement text⟩}

Examples

\newcommand*{\authorname}{Joseph Wright} \newcommand*{\important}[1]{\textbf{#1}}