What is Overleaf?
Overleaf is an online LaTeX editor that enables easy editing and collaboration. Overleaf provides two editing options, code or visual, along with a visual showing the final document which encourages understanding and proper utilization of the base LaTeX code. Overleaf facilitates collaborative LaTeX writing as multiple editors can be added to a project. Additional features include:
- Easy table and figure creation and editing
- Version and change tracking
- Project templates
- Simultaneous editing by collaborators
- Citation tracking with LaTeX
- Integrations with: Mendeley, Zotero, Github, DropBox, and more
Overleaf can be used for a wide array of written works, such as research papers, grant proposals, and dissertations & theses among others.
How to Access Overleaf
Beginning Spring 2025, UCLA will provide institutional access to Overleaf. UCLA members can access the platform via the website at: