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+{
+	"image": "tianon/latex",
+    "extensions": [
+        "James-Yu.latex-workshop"
+    ]
+}
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+# LaTeX container
+
+To test, grab a sample .tex file from somewhere and place it in this folder. 
+
+For example, you can find samples and templates [here](https://www.latextemplates.com) and [here](https://services.math.duke.edu/computing/tex/templates.html).
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