Overleaf is an online editor developed for Android smartphones. The service offers authors the tools to create magazines, books, posters and other printed products.
Functions
The app has transformed the popular LaTeX layout system, which makes it easier to type complex documents. With the help of the tools, users can create a variety of works and edit them both personally and with other participants. The service is suitable for students, teachers, authors and people who are engaged in writing activities.
Overleaf has a huge library of templates. Academic journals, biographies, books, calendars, resumes, presentations and dissertations are especially popular. There is a search bar where you can enter a personal query. It is possible to compare several options to choose the right layout.
The utility supports collaborative work on a document. This option allows multiple authors to edit the paper at once. In this case, each participant sees the actual version of the text even with remote cooperation.
The mobile software saves the history of all changes. In a separate tab you can see the latest edits of co-authors. In case of inaccuracies there is an option that allows you to go back to a previous version.
Rate plans
Overleaf is available to registered users. If you create personal documents, then the free plan is enough for you. Co-writing and other valuable options are only affordable by subscription.
The Features and Benefits section lists the advantages of working for different users, for writing, groups, teaching, universities, publishers and enterprises. The information will help you find out the available options and choose the right tariff plan.
Features
- it is possible to work offline and synchronize files with Dropbox and GitHub;
- text processing is available in 15 languages, including English, German, Chinese and Russian;
- you can work on one document together with other authors;
- app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current versions of Android.
