vscode2latex README

The VS Code extension vscode2latex converts selected code into a LaTeX file, preserving VS Code’s syntax highlighting and colors. Effortlessly create nicely formatted code snippets for your LaTeX documents.

Features

• Convert selected code to LaTeX with matching syntax colors.
• Preview the generated LaTeX code in a side panel.
• Customize the LaTeX document template via settings.

Requirements

• Tested on Windows 10; functionality on other operating systems is not guaranteed.

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• vscode2latex.templateFilepath: Path to a custom .tex template file. Leave empty to use the default template. When creating a custom template file, include these placeholders:
  • VERBATIM_PLACEHOLDER: The formatted code with \textcolor commands will be inserted here.
  • DEFINITIONS_PLACEHOLDER: The color definitions with \definecolor commands will be inserted here.
  • BG_COLOR_PLACEHOLDER: The background color’s hex code (without #) will be inserted here.

Use

• Download the extension from the VS Code Marketplace
• Select code that is syntax-highlighted
• Open the Command Palette (default shortcut: F1)
• Run the vscode2latex: Convert Code to LaTeX command
• Copy the generated LaTeX code from the sidebar

Known Issues

• Large code selections may take a moment to process.
• Brackets may sometimes lose color during conversion to LaTeX.
• May not work when syntax highlighting is not present (e.g. in .txt files).

Release Notes

Check CHANGELOG.md for release notes.

Thanks to the author(s) of the CodeSnap extension, whose code this extension builds upon.

GitHub repository: https://github.com/ottokokstein/vscode2latex

You can find additional info about the development of this extension on my personal website.

Found an issue or have feedback? Feel free to let me know on my personal website's homepage.