LaTeX

Overview

The LaTeX module is a full-featured collaborative editor built into VOLT. It provides a three-panel layout — file tree, code editor, and live PDF preview — so you can write, compile, and review your documents without leaving the platform.

Projects support multiple files, folder organization, and real-time collaboration. The integrated Volt AI panel can help you write, edit, and fix your LaTeX documents directly from the editor.

Creating a Project

To start a new LaTeX project, click the Create Project button. You will be prompted to enter a project name.

Each project has its own file tree, entrypoint configuration, and compilation settings. You can also import existing projects from a .zip file.

Editor Layout

The editor uses a three-panel layout:

1. File Tree (left): Browse and manage your project files. Create, rename, move, and delete files and folders.
2. Code Editor (center): Write your LaTeX code with syntax highlighting and autocompletion.
3. PDF Preview (right): See the compiled output in real time. The preview updates automatically after each compilation.

File Organization

You can organize your project files into folders. The file tree supports drag-and-drop as well as a Move to Folder dialog for quick file management.

Volt AI Integration

The Volt AI panel is accessible directly from the editor. It provides 10 specialized tools for LaTeX:

• Edit document: Modify existing content based on natural language instructions.
• Compile project: Trigger compilation and get feedback on errors.
• Generate figures: Create TikZ or PGFPlots figures from descriptions.
• Generate tables: Build LaTeX tables from data or descriptions.
• Fix errors: Automatically diagnose and fix compilation errors.
• Write content: Generate new sections, paragraphs, or entire documents.

Collaboration

LaTeX projects support real-time collaboration. Multiple team members can edit the same project simultaneously, with changes synchronized via WebSocket.

Import and Export