Node Shapes and Anchors in TikZ (Unlocking LaTeX Graphics - Video 15)

In this episode of Unlocking LaTeX Graphics, Tammy Kolda dives into TikZ node shapes and anchors. You’ll learn how to utilize node shapes like rectangles and circles, and understand the different types of anchors including compass points, angles, and baselines. Anchors can be used for node positioning as well as referencing. This tutorial provides practical examples and is part of a series based on Tammy’s book, Unlocking LaTeX Graphics. Follow along on Overleaf and enhance your LaTeX graphics skills.

Key terms today: tikz, latex graphics, node, anchor, north, south, east, west, base

00:00 Welcome
00:22 Today's Topic
00:45 Setting up at Overleaf
01:18 Node Shapes
02:04 Node Anchors for Positioning
03:57 Node Anchors as References
05:34 Angle Anchors
07:11 Text Baseline Anchors
08:43 Thanks for watching

Today's Document on Overleaf: https://www.overleaf.com/read/nfdcvypkcybb#d2081b

Relevant Previous Episodes:
* TikZ Node Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL23WxGpWwH6i1M7OkQBcOdyuF7juwuxbt
* Style "every node" and tikzset: https://youtu.be/xsOXtshdOmM

Unlocking LaTeX Graphics Book: https://latex-graphics.com

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