Question 1

How do I ignore specific warnings in TeXtidote?

Accepted Answer

Use the --ignore flag followed by rule IDs, like --ignore sh:001. Rule IDs are shown in reports, and multiple IDs can be separated by commas without spaces. You can also use configuration files for repeated use.

Question 2

TeXtidote vs. Vale for Markdown style checking?

Accepted Answer

TeXtidote excels with LaTeX and integrates grammar checking via Language Tool, while Vale is more customizable for style guides but may not handle LaTeX. Choose TeXtidote if you work with mixed LaTeX/Markdown or need robust grammar checks.

Question 3

Can TeXtidote check documents in real-time as I type?

Accepted Answer

No, TeXtidote is a command-line tool; for real-time checking, you need to integrate it with editors like VS Code or Emacs using provided snippets, which requires additional setup and isn't as seamless as built-in linters.

Question 4

How to check spelling and grammar in multiple languages?

Accepted Answer

Use the --check option with a two-letter language code, and --firstlang for false friends. For example, --check en --firstlang de checks English with German false friend detection, leveraging Language Tool's multi-language support.

Question 5

Does TeXtidote work with large LaTeX projects with multiple files?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it automatically follows \input and \include commands, but for complex file structures, you might need to use --root or pre-processing tools, as noted in the README's section on reading sub-files.

Question 6

What's the performance impact of using TeXtidote?

Accepted Answer

Performance depends on document length and Language Tool usage; --check increases analysis time significantly, but reports show total time, so it's manageable for typical academic papers but may slow down on very large documents.

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