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TeX

Represents the official typesetting system logo used in technical and mathematical documents.

Overview

Serves as the canonical way to display the distinctive logo of the original TeX typesetting system, featuring a capital 'T', lowered 'E', and raised 'X'.

  • Commonly used in academic papers and documentation when referring to the typesetting system.
  • Appears frequently in technical writing about document preparation systems.
  • Essential for maintaining consistent branding in TeX-related documentation and publications.
  • Often paired with related logos like LaTeX and AMS-TeX in technical literature.

Examples

Standard reference to the TeX typesetting system in a document.

ThisdocumentwastypesetusingTeX.This document was typeset using \TeX.
This document was typeset using \TeX.

Comparing TeX with LaTeX in technical writing.

WhileTeX istheunderlyingengine,LaTeX providesahigherlevelinterface.While \TeX\ is the underlying engine, \LaTeX\ provides a higher-level interface.
While \TeX\ is the underlying engine, \LaTeX\ provides a higher-level interface.

Using the TeX logo in a title or heading.

Introduction to TeX Programming\textbf{Introduction to \TeX\ Programming}
\textbf{Introduction to \TeX\ Programming}