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Typesetting: A Modern Document Preparation System

The Typesetting Project is a professional document preparation system built on Typst, offering high-quality templates and tools for academic and technical writing. 📝

What is Typst? ⚡

Typst is a modern typesetting system that combines the power of LaTeX with the simplicity of Markdown. It's fast, intuitive, and produces beautiful documents with precise formatting. This project leverages Typst to create a comprehensive suite of templates for various document types.

Project Features 🚀

Template Collection 📄

The project includes several pre-configured templates:

  • note.typ: For academic notes and documentation
  • report.typ: Professional reports with enhanced structure
  • slide.typ: Presentation slides with custom styling
  • response.typ: Academic paper rebuttals using bamdone-rebuttal package

Key Capabilities 🔧

  • Bibliography Management: Integrated .bib file support with automatic citation handling
  • Mathematical Equations: Full LaTeX-style math support with custom operators
  • Cross-referencing: Automatic figure, table, and section referencing
  • Professional Formatting: Publication-ready layouts for academic and technical documents
  • Multilingual Support: Templates optimized for both English and Chinese content

Getting Started 🏁

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/jiahaoxiang2000/typesetting.git
cd typesetting

# Install Typst
cargo install typst-cli

Quick Usage

  1. Choose a template from the typst/ directory
  2. Compile your document:
    typst compile your-document.typ
  3. View the generated PDF

Project Evolution 📈

The project has undergone significant development:

  • v1.2.0: Complete migration from LaTeX to Typst-only approach
  • v1.0.0: First major release with Typst support
  • Automated Workflow: GitHub Actions automatically generate PDF examples on release

Documentation & Examples 📚

Why Choose This System? 💡

  • Modern Approach: Typst offers faster compilation and better error handling than traditional LaTeX
  • Template Library: Ready-to-use templates for common document types
  • Active Development: Regular updates and feature additions
  • Open Source: MIT licensed with community contributions welcome

Conclusion 🎯

This typesetting project demonstrates the power of modern document preparation tools. Whether you're writing academic papers, technical reports, or creating presentations, the Typst-based templates provide a solid foundation for professional-quality documents.

Check out the repository to start creating beautiful documents today! ✨