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Accessible Papers with PreTeXt

Oscar Levin ⟨oscar.levin@unco.edu⟩

Abstract:

LaTeX does a fine job typesetting mathematics for static, printable, non-accessible PDF. Perhaps though you would like to make your research available in an interactive format that can include runnable code, that can be easily read on a smartphone, and is accessible to mathematicians with visual impairments.

PreTeXt is a markup language that can be converted to LaTeX, HTML, EPUB, and even Braille. It is a popular choice for authors of open textbooks, but its complexity has historically made it less common for research manuscripts. In this talk I will share recent work that makes PreTeXt easier to use and more appealing for writing papers. Then in the second half of the session, anyone interested can follow along as we set up a new PreTeXt project using free online tools. Strategies for converting existing LaTeX documents will also be shared.

Scheduled for: 2025-09-15 09:10 AM: Featured Presentation #3

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Status: Accepted

Collection: Grand Opening Symposium

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