A LaTeX thesis editor built around real project structure
A thesis is easier to maintain when the main document controls smaller chapter files, shared settings, figures, and one bibliography. Turquoise Jackal includes a report-or-thesis starter and the file tools needed to keep that structure understandable in the browser.
Keep a long document divided without losing the whole
The thesis starter includes front matter, a table of contents, reusable chapter files, and appendices. Nested project folders can separate chapters, figures, tables, and bibliography data while an explicit TeX root keeps the full document as the compilation target.
Saved revisions, project search, comments, replies, and viewer/editor roles support supervisor review. Classic BibTeX is orchestrated automatically when the project needs it, while the PDF preview shows the assembled result.
A clear path from source to result
- 01
Confirm institutional rules
Check the required class, margins, title page, declarations, and submission format before choosing a structure.
- 02
Split stable sections
Keep the root file short and move chapters or appendices into clearly named project files.
- 03
Compile the complete root
Review cross-references, contents, bibliography, page numbering, and the final PDF as one document.
Know what the tool does not promise
The included starter is general, not an official university template. Always use your institution's current rules and approved class files. Very specialised fonts, engines, packages, glossaries, or build tools may require a local TeX installation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the thesis template approved by my university?
No. It is a general starting structure. Compare it with the current regulations and template supplied by your institution.
Can chapters live in separate files?
Yes. The project supports nested files and a persistent root TeX document for compiling the complete thesis.
Can a supervisor comment without editing?
Yes. A project owner can grant viewer access for reading and comments, or editor access when source changes are required.
Put the workflow into practice.
Start with the real tool, keep the limitations in view, and review the result.