Generalhow to use a package

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jaz
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how to use a package

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Hi, i´m new in LaTex. I have to use de mhchem package but i can not use it. What can I do to install it?

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Stefan Kottwitz
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Re: how to use a package

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Welcome to the forum!

If you already have TeX installed, there's usually a package manager which would install the package for you.

Which TeX are you using, MiKTeX or TeX Live, and if the latter: on which operating system, Windows or Linux?

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