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LaTeX thesis template supporting multiple universities and formats

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# NovaThesis Guide

A skill for using and customizing the NovaThesis LaTeX thesis template, which supports formatting requirements from multiple universities worldwide. Based on the novathesis project (955 stars), this skill helps graduate students and researchers produce professionally typeset theses and dissertations that comply with institutional formatting mandates.

## Overview

Writing a thesis is a monumental academic achievement, but formatting it to meet university requirements can be frustratingly time-consuming. NovaThesis eliminates this burden by providing a single LaTeX template that adapts to the formatting requirements of dozens of universities. Students focus on their content while the template handles margins, fonts, title pages, chapter headings, bibliographies, and all the other formatting details that institutions demand.

This skill guides the agent through template selection, customization, content structuring, and troubleshooting, making the thesis writing process smoother for LaTeX beginners and experienced users alike.

## Template Selection and Setup

**Choosing the Right Configuration**
- NovaThesis supports universities across Portugal, Brazil, and other countries