# Using &MiKTeX;

## Getting Started

If you have never used &TeX; before, then it is recommendable to work through one of the &TeX;/&LaTeX; tutorials. A good starting point is the &TeX; &FAQ;: https://texfaq.org/.

local guide

&MiKTeX; doesn't differ very much from any other &TeX; system you might have used before. Typesetting with &MiKTeX; involves these steps:

- Start &TeXworks; (a sophisticated &TeX; frontend) and edit your &LaTeX; document.

- Press Ctrl T to create a typeset view of your document.