TeXShop 5.03

TeXShop is a powerful TeX previewer designed specifically for Mac OS X. It allows users to easily preview and typeset TeX documents using the native pdf file format. Unlike traditional TeX programs, TeXShop utilizes "pdftex" and "pdflatex" to generate pdf output, providing a seamless and efficient experience.One of the notable features of TeXShop is its integration with TeXLive and teTeX, which are standard distributions of TeX programs for Unix machines. These distributions include a wide range of programs and supporting files commonly used in the TeX world, such as tex, latex, dvips, tex fonts, and cyrillic fonts. This ensures that users have access to all the necessary tools for their TeX projects.In terms of recent updates, TeXShop has made several improvements. The latest version includes a new Edit menu with items like Substitutions, Transformations, and Speech, which are standard Apple features that enhance the editing experience. However, some aspects of this addition are still in progress, and future versions will include Preference items to preserve user choices for smart copy/paste, smart quotes, smart dashes, smart links, data detectors, and text replacement.Additionally, TeXShop now includes a new version of Latexmk (416a) and has made LuaLatex the default engine. LuaTeX has advanced to a point where it can be used for real work, making it a suitable choice for new users. However, existing users will need to manually drag LuaLatex from the Inactive folder to the active area to benefit from this change.Furthermore, the Sage engine and documentation have been slightly improved, addressing any previous issues. The problem of offset line numbers in the German localization has also been fixed, ensuring a more accurate and reliable experience for German-speaking users.Lastly, TeXShop has added support for the Stex extension, allowing users to edit and syntax color files when working with R. This enhancement further expands the capabilities of TeXShop and provides a more comprehensive solution for TeX users.Overall, TeXShop is a versatile and user-friendly TeX previewer for Mac OS X, offering a range of features and improvements to enhance the TeX typesetting experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced TeX user, TeXShop provides the tools and functionality you need to create professional-looking documents.