L^ATEX FAQs during the Field Session

1. Q: My figure/table is not ending up where I expect it. What can I do?
   A: We won't penalize you for this, which is generally an esthetic choice made by L^ATEX . Nonetheless, in the examples you'll see, for example,

   \begin{figure}[htbp]

   where [htbp] should ALWAYS be present (for any `floating' object like a table or figure). These stand for the options that you're providing L^ATEX: h for here (that is, right where the object is referenced in the text), t for top-of-page, b for bottom of page, and p for on a separate page. The sequence indicates your preference. If [htbp] doesn't work, try the following:

   1. Put \usepackage{here} with the other \usepackage commands at the top of your L^ATEXsource file
   2. Then use [H] in place of [htbp] which says, emphatically, `Put the float HERE'.

2. Q: How do I typeset the script letter l?
   A: \ell
3. Q: How do I do ...?
   A: Look in the examples linked to in an earlier section--they illustrate many common tasks AND are commented.