# Getting Started with LaMD

LaMD is a macro system for creating academic content that can be rendered in multiple formats from a single source. This section will help you get started.

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installation
quickstart
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Key benefits of LaMD:

* Write once, use in multiple formats (slides, notes, papers)
* Maintain consistency across materials
* Reuse content efficiently
* Separate content from presentation