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Using Custom Packages

Extend LaTeX's functionality by importing packages. Paperly supports all standard TeX Live packages.

How to Use Packages

Packages are added to the preamble of your document (the section before \begin{document}) using the \usepackage command.

Common Packages

graphicx

Essential for including images.

amsmath

Advanced mathematical formatting.

geometry

Adjusting page margins and layout.

hyperref

Clickable links and bookmarks in PDF.

biblatex

Modern bibliography management.

xcolor

Adding colors to text and backgrounds.

Troubleshooting Packages

If you get a "File not found" error for a package:

  • Check the spelling of the package name.
  • Paperly includes a comprehensive set of packages, but extremely obscure ones might not be supported yet.