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What is LaTeX source file?
Source files include LaTeX files, BibTeX files, figures, tables, all LaTeX classes and packages that are not included in TeX Live and any other material that belongs to your manuscript.
Do publishers use Word?
What you need to remember is that to a good approximation, all authors use Word. We all know the advantages of TeX, but the majority of authors have not heard of it. So… the typesetting industry has developed around Word. There are lots of plug-ins and tools to clean up text, structure it, etc, all in Word.
What software do book publishers use?
The five most popular desktop publishing packages — Adobe PageMaker, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Adobe FrameMaker, and Corel VENTURA — can help you do that. Of course, no one program has all the tools to meet every publisher’s needs.
Can a.tex file be accepted by a publisher?
Wether or not a publisher will appreciate a .tex file after the manuscript as been accepted for publication by the editor will depend on the publishing process. Format: Scientific journals and books usually require Word documents (usually .doc, not .docx, as the latter often causes problems), some accept RTF, Wordperfect and Open Office.
What should I not include in a Tex submission?
Submissions are automatically processed. That said, it is important that you do not include extraneous files (including unused figure files), leftover files, backup files, anything which does not belong to the paper you are submitting or is not needed for processing. Do not include journal templates, referee letters,…
Why are some publishers not accepting LaTeX code?
Publishers won’t accept LaTeX code because the code is heavily dependent on the TeX Distribution and additional macro “packages” called for from an uncompiled LaTeX document.
How is a Tex submission processed in pdflatex?
Your (La)TeX, AMS (La)TeX, or PDFLaTeX submission will be processed automatically by our AutoTeX software. This is a complex task, and the processing does not always lead to the desired or expected results. It is important for you, the author/submitter, to carefully check and verify the resulting PDF.