Install a LaTeX distribution such as TeX Live, MiKTeX, or MacTeX
Choose a text editor or LaTeX editor such as Overleaf, TeXstudio, or VS Code
Create a new `.tex` file
Start with `documentclass{…}`
Add required packages using `usepackage{…}`
Begin the document with `begin{document}`
Write your content using LaTeX commands and plain text
Use math mode for equations with `$…$`, `(…)`, or `[…]`
Add sections with commands such as `section{…}` and `subsection{…}`
Insert figures, tables, and references using the appropriate LaTeX environments
End the document with `end{document}`
Compile the file to PDF using `pdflatex`, `xelatex`, or `lualatex`
Fix any errors shown in the compiler log
Recompile until the output is correct
Save and reuse templates for future documents