Letter Boilerplate

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Finest letter typesetting from the command line

Overview:

Letter Boilerplate is a boilerplate template designed to quickly and easily generate high-quality letters using LaTeX. It offers an alternative to using MS Word by allowing users to create letters using their text editor. This template comes with various features and customization options to meet the needs of different users. It is compatible with Pandoc, the universal document converter, and is best compiled with XeTeX. The template also provides an option for including a custom letterhead for a personalized touch.

Features:

  • Quick and painless letter generation through LaTeX
  • Compatibility with various extra packages for enhanced functionality
  • Easy customization of letter details, recipient details, and subject line
  • Option to include a signature PDF file after the letter's body
  • Supports various fonts installed on the system
  • Customizable margins using the geometry package
  • Option to include a custom letterhead in the PDF

Note for Windows users:

Although not officially tested, it is possible to use Letter Boilerplate on Windows. Both Pandoc and LaTeX can be installed on Windows, and you should be able to run makefiles through Cygwin. Alternatively, you can use the following command in Powershell:

make

Summary:

Letter Boilerplate is a LaTeX template designed for generating high-quality letters quickly and easily. It offers various features, including compatibility with extra packages, customizable settings, and the option to include a custom letterhead. By using Letter Boilerplate, users can create professional-looking letters using their preferred text editor instead of relying on MS Word. The template provides clear installation instructions and a simple process for customizing and compiling letters.