Welcome to the Tectonic forums!

Welcome to the Tectonic forums! This is a space for users and developers of the Tectonic typesetting system to get help, discuss ideas, and share news.

This Discourse forum is still quite new, so suggestions are very welcome! Try the #site-feedback category.

Good-faith efforts to follow the letter and spirit of the Tectonic Code of Conduct are required of all Tectonic community members. In short, the Code says that you shouldn’t act like a jerk. Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:

  • Using welcoming and inclusive language
  • Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
  • Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
  • Focusing on what is best for the community
  • Showing empathy towards other community members

Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:

  • The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or advances
  • Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
  • Public or private harassment
  • Publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
  • Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

If you have any problems regarding others’ ability to abide by this Code, contact @pkgw.

We’re all here to have fun and produce beautiful documents, so let’s get typesetting!