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LaTeX Template Customization Basics
Customize LaTeX templates safely
This guide covers customizing LaTeX templates: work in the preamble, adjust fonts and spacing via commands, use packages safely, and keep a backup before changes.
- latex
- templates
- customization
- preamble
- fonts
Work in the preamble
Change documentclass options, fonts, and spacing in the preamble first.
Use packages cautiously
Add needed packages like geometry or fontspec (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) with care.
Override macros
Redefine commands to change headers/footers; avoid editing package files.
Keep backups
Copy the original template before experimenting.