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Access
To use the service it is necessary to log in with you valid institution credentials to AcademicCloud.
Installation
ShareLaTeX (Overleaf) is an installation of the typesetting system LaTeX on servers, useable through a modern browser without the need to install software locally. This follows the examples of services like Google Docs or Microsoft Office 365.
Web-Access
The academic cloud offers ShareLaTeX for all its users here.
Client Access
For this service is no client available.
Manage
Share
Collaboration with a user without a valid account is possible with the "Link-Sharing" function.
Groups
Preferences
User manual(s)
You can read the official manual for ShareLaTeX (Overleaf) online.
There is also a large selection of templates available at overleaf.com which can be downloaded as a ZIP file and uploaded into our service with the Upload Project function to start a new project based on this template.
In many ways Overleaf is easier to use than a standard LaTeX installation on a PC. Nevertheless Overleaf is not a WYSIWYG editor like LyX and some basic knowledge of LaTeX is required to work with Overleaf. The tutorial at overleaf.com however is a great help and can be used directly with our service as well.
FAQs
Q: Does the service offer git or dropbox integrations?
No, unfortunately the manufacturer reserves this for his cloud service: https://de.overleaf.com/for/enterprises/features
Q: Is there a limit on the number of collaborators?
There is no limit upon the number of collaborators per project.
