Introduction to Typst

Typst is a modern typesetting engine designed as a simpler alternative to LaTeX. It features a clean syntax, built-in styling, and fast compilation.

Why Typst?

• Faster than LaTeX — compiles in milliseconds
• Clean syntax — no \begin{document} boilerplate
• Built-in styling — headings, tables, figures are all first-class
• Powerful scripting — variables, loops, functions, and more
• Excellent typography — professional-quality output

Basic Typst Syntax

Text and Headings

= Level 1 Heading
== Level 2 Heading
=== Level 3 Heading

This is a paragraph of text. Typst automatically handles line breaks and paragraph spacing.

Emphasis

*italic text*
_bold text_

Lists

- Unordered item 1
- Unordered item 2

+ Ordered item 1
+ Ordered item 2

Tables

#table(
  columns: (auto, auto),
  [Name], [Grade],
  [Alice], [A],
  [Bob], [B+],
)

Images

#image("assets/logo.png", width: 50%)

Math

$E = mc^2$
$x^2 + y^2 = z^2$

Data Injection

In Better Reports, JSON data is injected into templates via sys.inputs:

#let data = json.decode(sys.inputs.at("data"))

#let title = data.title
#let name = data.name
#let items = data.items

Resources

• Typst Documentation
• Typst Universe — packages and templates
• Typst Discord — community support