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Technical details

Aurora works with Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. Microsoft Office integration requires Microsoft Office 2000 or above. It also helps to already have a working LaTeX installation; however, this is not required, since Aurora will automatically set you up with a micro version of MiKTeX if needed (an 11MB download).

What's new in Aurora 2.1

• Improved compatibility with Microsoft Office 2000, TeX Live, and EndNote X.
• Automatically-generated section markers now stay away from the table of contents.
• A number of cosmetic fixes.

What's new in Aurora 2.0

• Integration with PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.
• Full support for Microsoft Office 2007.
• Completely revisited equation numbering— you can now use chapter and section numbers as part of an equation number, use arbitrary number formats, reference numbered equations with ease, and much more.
• Built-in LaTeX document converter with support for custom commands and complex tables.
• Improved positioning of display and numbered equations.
• Numerous interface improvements.
• Background color of raster equations is now adjustable.
• A name change.