Overleaf is a collaborative LaTeX editor designed to make scientific and technical writing easier. It provides a real-time collaboration environment, allowing multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously. Key features include:
- Real-time Collaboration: Enables multiple users to edit documents together.
- LaTeX Templates: Offers a wide range of templates for various document types (journal articles, reports, presentations, etc.).
- Visual Editor & Code Editor: Provides both a visual editor for users who prefer a WYSIWYG interface and a code editor for direct LaTeX manipulation.
- Version Control: Includes project history and version control (premium feature).
- Reference Management: Supports clever bibliographies and citations, including advanced reference search (premium feature).
- Integration: Offers access to integrations for enhanced functionality.
Overleaf is used by researchers, academics, and professionals for writing papers, theses, reports, and other technical documents. It eliminates the complexities of LaTeX installation and configuration, making it accessible to a broader audience.
