General ⇒ Wrong Line Numbers in Error Messages

[Jessica_Beame]

This is a basic question, but I couldn't find it anywhere on the web:
I compile with LaTex a source file. The source file has a big preamble, but NO include or input files.
Why do line numbers in error messages are completely wrong?

[kaiserkarl13]

Please post an example. Otherwise, it's like asking, "why doesn't my program compile" without posting any source code.

[Jessica_Beame]

I don't have a specific example. It happens to me all the time. I'm trying to understand what are the possible reasons for this. One reason is include and input files. But I don't have these, so I would like to know what are the other possible options.

Thanks.

[kaiserkarl13]

If you don't give me an example, I can't help you!

One possible suggestion is that you may have lines that are automatically wrapped by whatever editor you are using, so that editor is reporting fictional line numbers that don't correspond to the REAL line numbers. Open it with line wrap off and you'll see the line numbers TeX actually sees.

If the above paragraph doesn't address your problem, then you need to post an example or NO ONE will be able to help you.

[Jessica_Beame]

Kaiserkarl13, you're right!! I turned off the "wrap" option, and the correct line appears in the message!


Thanks! I knew it was something simple like this!