>>11644271First, you come up with a project idea of some kind that you know you want to write in LaTeX. Some homework, or some little treatise you want to write up, probably with some math symbols at some point, or other elaborate figures.
Second, you download some LaTeX suite. Typically, suites have like 2-4 different components, different programs that are all meant to be used together:
-the editor, the program where you actually type in your stuff
-the compiler, the program that takes your .tex document and turns it into a nice looking .pdf if you've done everything right
-like 1-2 other pieces of background software/plugin shit that are large enough to be described as programs in their own right
If the thing you download says it has the first two and some libraries and other shit, you're on the right track. Keep going.
Third, you sketch a version of what you want to write up. Identify the funny math symbols.
Fourth, google every symbol or type of hack you don't know, it's well documented. There is always a way to do the thing you want to do if you are sufficiently determined.
LaTeX is really easy to learn. I don't know how to program in any computer language, and actually the few times I've tried to set up a programming suite on my own a la the above, I've failed. I self-deprecate on this point to underline how easy it is to pick up LaTeX, if you're motivated. Pic related (detail) is an example of an unscientific document which can be done in TeX, yes, you can typeset Enochian in parallel. IIRC this page was a total bitch to format though for multiple reasons.
