Sure! Overleaf is a great platform for collaborative LaTeX writing. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create a project from a template or start from a blank document:

Creating a Project from a Template

• Log In to Overleaf:


• Go to Overleaf.


• Log in with your credentials.


• Create a New Project:


• Click on the "New Project" button, usually found on the top right of the dashboard.


• Choose a Template:


• You will see several options for creating a new project. Click on "New Project from Template."


• Browse through the available templates. Overleaf offers a variety of templates for different types of documents (e.g., articles, reports, theses, presentations).


• Select the template that best fits your needs by clicking on it.


• Name Your Project:


• Give your project a name. This name will be used to identify your project in your dashboard.


• Click on the "Create" button.


• Start Editing:


• Your new project will open in the Overleaf editor. You can start editing the LaTeX code immediately.

Creating a Project from a Blank Document

• Log In to Overleaf:


• Go to Overleaf.


• Log in with your credentials.


• Create a New Project:


• Click on the "New Project" button, usually found on the top right of the dashboard.


• Choose Blank Project:


• You will see several options for creating a new project. Click on "Blank Project."


• Name Your Project:


• Give your project a name. This name will be used to identify your project in your dashboard.


• Click on the "Create" button.


• Start Editing:


• Your new project will open in the Overleaf editor with a basic LaTeX document structure. You can start editing the LaTeX code immediately.

Basic LaTeX Document Structure

If you choose to start from a blank document, you will typically see a basic LaTeX structure like this:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\title{Your Title}
\author{Your Name}
\date{\today}
\begin{document}
\maketitle
\section{Introduction}
Your text goes here.
\end{document}

Collaborating on Overleaf

• Invite Collaborators:


• Click on the "Share" button at the top right of the editor.


• Enter the email addresses of your collaborators.


• Set their permissions (e.g., read-only, read and write).


• Click "Add" to send the invitations.


• Real-Time Collaboration:


• Once your collaborators accept the invitation, they can edit the document in real-time.


• Changes made by collaborators will be visible to everyone working on the document.


• Version Control:


• Overleaf automatically saves versions of your document. You can access previous versions by clicking on the "History" button.