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TeXShop is a free, open-source front-end for the TeX/LaTeX typesetting system designed for the macOS operating system. It provides a native macOS user interface for editing, typesetting, and viewing TeX documents, and it integrates closely with common TeX distributions such as MacTeX to produce high-quality PDFs. TeXShop supports key features used by many LaTeX authors, including a synchronized PDF viewer, built-in editor, and support for multiple engines like pdfTeX, XeTeX, and LuaTeX.

TeXShop is intended to serve as a lightweight, focused editor that emphasizes ease of use for macOS users who want a cohesive LaTeX workflow without switching between multiple applications. It typically works with documents written in the LaTeX markup language and relies on a TeX distribution to perform the actual typesetting. The editor provides a straightforward editing environment alongside a preview pane, facilitating a rapid edit–compile–view cycle common in LaTeX authoring.

History TeXShop emerged in the era when macOS users adopted LaTeX as a standard tool for scientific typesetting. It evolved alongside the MacTeX distribution, which bundles TeXShop with the rest of the TeX ecosystem on macOS. Over the years, TeXShop has been maintained and updated to stay compatible with changes in macOS, along with updates to the underlying TeX engines and related tools. As part of the macOS LaTeX ecosystem, TeXShop has served as a stable, Mac-native option for researchers, students, and professionals who prefer a dedicated TeX editor on Apple hardware. Related topics include TeX Live, MacTeX, and the broader ecosystem of TeX editors available across platforms such as TeXworks and LyX.

Features and capabilities - Mac-native interface: TeXShop is built to feel like a natural part of the macOS experience, with familiar menus, windows, and document handling. - Integrated preview: The app provides an embedded viewer to render the output document, typically a PDF, alongside the source code. - Synchronization: Forward and inverse search features, often implemented through SyncTeX, allow clicking on the PDF to jump to the corresponding source line and vice versa. - Engine support: Users can compile their LaTeX documents with engines such as pdflatex (a common choice within LaTeX workflows), XeTeX, or LuaTeX. - Document management: Basic project management features help keep TeX documents organized, with support for bibliographies via BibTeX or BibLaTeX. - Customization: TeXShop allows users to tailor the editing environment and compilation commands to fit their workflow, often through accessible preferences and scriptable options. - Compatibility: The editor is designed to work well with the MacTeX distribution and TeX Live, ensuring broad compatibility with TeX packages and fonts.

Development and reception TeXShop has been praised for its simplicity, macOS integration, and the streamlined editing-to-typesetting workflow it provides. It is commonly recommended for users who want a straightforward, reliable TeX editor on macOS without adopting more complex, cross-platform editors. While there are many other TeX editors available—such as TeXworks and LyX—TeXShop remains a staple in the macOS TeX ecosystem, particularly for users who value a native Mac experience and tight coupling with the built environment provided by MacTeX.

See also - TeX - LaTeX - MacTeX - TeX Live - pdflatex - XeTeX - LuaTeX - BibTeX - BibLaTeX - TeXworks - LyX