tex2txt 1.6.5

A flexible LaTeX filter

Tex2txt: a flexible LaTeX filter

This is a Python script or module for the extraction of plain text from LaTeX documents. Due to the following characteristics, it may be integrated with a proofreading software:

• tracking of line numbers or character positions during text manipulations,
• simple inclusion of own LaTeX macros and environments with tailored treatment,
• careful conservation of text flows,
• detection of trailing interpunction in equations,
• proper handling of nestable elements like {} braces.

A more complete description is available at the Github page.

Example

This is\footnote{A footnote may be set
in \textcolor{red}{redx colour.}}
is the main text.

The example script shell2.py will extract plain text, call LanguageTool, and correct position numbers in its messages. Here is the output.

test.tex
========
1.) Line [1], column [6], Rule ID: ENGLISH_WORD_REPEAT_RULE
Message: Possible typo: you repeated a word
Suggestion: is
This is is the main text.    A footnote may be set in r...
     ^^^^^                                             

test.tex
========
2.) Line [2], column [20], Rule ID: MORFOLOGIK_RULE_EN_GB
Message: Possible spelling mistake found
Suggestion: red; Rex; reds; redo; Red; Rede; redox; red x
...s the main text.    A footnote may be set in redx colour. 
                                                ^^^^