LaTeXstyle

LaTeXstyle is a name used for LaTeX document styles and style packages intended to standardize the appearance of documents produced with LaTeX. It is not a single official standard, but rather a family of independent implementations created by individuals, institutions, or small teams.

Implementations typically provide a predefined set of layout rules, typography choices, and commands for common sections. The aim is to simplify formatting for articles, reports, theses, or presentations, while ensuring readable typography and consistent structure.

Common features include predefined page margins and column configurations, font choices, line spacing, section headings, title pages, abstract formatting, lists, and bibliographic or reference styling. Some variants also offer support for two-column layouts, glossaries, or index generation.

Usage varies by implementation. A LaTeXstyle can appear as a document class, used with \documentclass{latexstyle}, or as a package loaded with \usepackage{latexstyle}. Options such as 12pt, draft, or onecolumn/twocolumn may be supported, along with language and font settings.

Compatibility and maintenance: Most LaTeXstyle versions are designed to work with standard TeX distributions such as TeX Live or MiKTeX and with engines like pdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, or LuaLaTeX. They typically rely on common packages and are updated by their maintainers to stay compatible with evolving LaTeX releases.