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Overleaf

Online LaTeX editor

Overleaf is an easy-to-use, collaborative online LaTeX editor integrated into Sciebo .

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This free version of Overleaf can only be run online within sciebo . Start the program via the ribbon at the top of the sciebo page.

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Prerequisites

Active ZIMT account (university user ID with corresponding password).
You must have registered with sciebo with this user data(https://hochschulcloud.nrw).

Good to know

Co-workers and guests can be invited to collaborate in the editor via "Share" on the Overleaf interface.
Important:

  • University-internal co-workers must be invited with their sciebo ID (benutzerkennung@uni-siegen.de), guests with a valid e-mail address.
    Guests must also be logged in to sciebo once so that the e-mail address is recognized by the system (see also the help page on hochschulcloud.nrw).

  • No mail will be sent to the users! The person addressed must open Overleaf via sciebo to accept the share.

Please note

Please note the following restrictions:

  • This free version of Overleaf is only available at the University of Siegen via sciebo.

  • The service is offered "as is"! I.e. there is no support, no advice or availability guarantee! Access errors can be reported to the ZIMT Support Desk.

  • There is no advice on the use of LaTeX.

  • If you have any questions regarding use or availability, please contact the service provider at https://de.overleaf.com/
    or use the relevant forums.

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