TeX Live for Windows and Mac install (and then install Version 6) Print Modified on: Thu, at 2:26 PM Here are the steps to install TeX Live first and then SW without the TeX Live install. TeXShop is the editor that you will use to create and edit LaTeX documents. You will find the installed programs under Applications | TeX.After the installation is complete, you can delete the downloaded MacTeX.pkg file.The installation may take over half an hour. Read and accept the conditions, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.Once the file has downloaded, double-click on MacTeX.pkg to begin the installation.The file is quite large (~4 GB), so be prepared to wait a bit while it downloads. Visit and click on the MacTex Download link, the on the MacTeX.pkg link to download the installer (if prompted, click Keep).To install LaTeX applications on your Mac: If you have any difficulty while installing the software, bring your laptop to the Help Desk in Clapp Library or email with a description of the problem. You should also be on campus or using a high-speed internet connection, since you will have to download a large file. Prepare to set aside at least an hour of your time to install LaTeX.
