tex:tldr:53cc1

tex: Compile a DVI document.

$ tex ${source-tex}

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The given command is 'tex ${source-tex}'.

This command is likely used in a shell or command-line environment, where 'tex' is the name of an executable or script that processes LaTeX or TeX source files.

The '${source-tex}' portion is a placeholder or variable that should be replaced with the actual filename or path of the TeX source file you want to process.

For example, if you have a TeX source file named 'mydocument.tex' in the current directory, you would replace '${source-tex}' with 'mydocument.tex', resulting in the command 'tex mydocument.tex'.

By executing this command, the 'tex' executable or script will read and process the specified TeX source file, converting it into a typeset document such as a PDF, DVI, or other formats, depending on the configuration and options used with the 'tex' command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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