Typst is a tool designed for writing text documents such as essays, scientific papers, and reports, particularly those with mathematical notation. It aims to be similar to LaTeX in power but easier to learn. The syntax is more akin to Markdown, making it less verbose than LaTeX. Typst supports elements common in academic documents like numbered images, automatic cross-references, and bibliographies. It offers a variety of document styles and features such as Gantt charts, slides for presentations, and exam templates. Unlike Markdown, Typst caters to PDF documents with features like page size settings and headers/footers. Notable differences from LaTeX include symbol insertion and simpler syntax for elements like tables and citations.
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