Install XeLaTeX

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To install XeLaTeX on Ubuntu 24.04 or 22.04, follow these steps:

Update the package list:
```
sudo apt update
```
Install TeX Live (which includes XeLaTeX):
- For a full installation (recommended for most users, includes XeLaTeX and many packages):
```
sudo apt install texlive-xetex
```
- If you want a minimal installation, you can install texlive instead, but texlive-xetex is preferred for XeLaTeX support.
Verify installation: Run the following command to check if XeLaTeX is installed:
```
xelatex --version
```
You should see output like XeTeX 3.14159265-2.6-0.999991 (version numbers may vary).
Optional: Install additional fonts (if you need specific fonts for XeLaTeX):
```
sudo apt install texlive-fonts-extra
```

Test XeLaTeX: Create a simple .tex file, e.g., test.tex:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{fontspec}
\setmainfont{Liberation Serif}
\begin{document}
Hello, XeLaTeX!
\end{document}

Compile it with:

xelatex test.tex

This should generate a test.pdf file.

Notes:

The texlive-xetex package is available in Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04 repositories.
If you need the latest TeX Live version, you can install it manually from the TeX Live website, but the Ubuntu package is usually sufficient.
Ensure you have enough disk space (~1-2 GB for texlive-xetex, more for texlive-full).
If you encounter issues, check for missing dependencies with sudo apt install -f.

Let me know if you need further assistance!

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