FHICT Typst Document Template

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This is a document template for creating professional-looking documents with Typst, tailored for FHICT (Fontys Hogeschool ICT), but it can also be used across other Fontys programs.
It can also be found on the Typst Universe.

Looking for a template for Fontys themed research papers? Check out the FHICT Research Paper Template.

Introduction

Creating well-structured and visually appealing documents is crucial in academic and professional settings. This template is designed to help FHICT students and faculty produce professional looking documents.

Why use this template (and Typst)?

Typst

• Easy to use: Typst is a lightweight and easy-to-use document processor that allows you to write documents in a simple and structured way. You only need a browser or VSCode with just 1 extension to get started.
• Fast: Typst is fast and efficient, allowing you to focus on writing without distractions. It also gives you a live preview of your document.
• Takes care of formatting: Typst takes care of formatting your document, so you can focus on writing content.
• High quality PDF output: Typst produces high-quality PDF documents that are suitable for academic and professional settings.

FHICT Document Template

• Consistent formatting: The template provides consistent formatting for titles, headings, subheadings, paragraphs, and all other elements.
• Professional layout: The template provides a clean and professional layout for your documents.
• FHICT Style: The template follows the FHICT style guide, making it suitable for FHICT students and faculty.
• Configurable options: The template provides configurable options for customizing the document to your needs.
• Helper functions: The template provides Helper functions for adding tables, hiding sensitive content, and more.
• Multiple languages support: The template can be set to multiple languages (nl, en, de, fr, es), allowing you to write documents in different languages.
• Battle tested: The template has been used without issue at FHICT, indicating its quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Roboto font installed on your system.
• Typst builder installed. You can use the Typst CLI or set up VSCode with the Tinymist Typst Extension.

That’s it!
Typst is OS-agnostic, so it works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Quick Start (5 minutes)

1. Install Roboto font: Download from Google Fonts and install on your system
2. Set up VSCode: Install Tinymist Typst Extension
3. Create your first document:

   #import "@preview/unofficial-fhict-document-template:1.2.1": *
   
   #show: fhict-doc.with(
     title: "My Document",
     authors: ((name: "your_name")),
     // ... other options
   )
   
   = Introduction
   Start writing your content here!

Helpful Links / Resources

• The manual contains a list of all available options and helper functions. It can be found attached to the latest release.
• The Typst Documentation is a great resource for learning how to use Typst.
• The bibliography file is written in BibTeX. You can use BibTeX Editor to easily create and edit your bibliography.
• You can use sub files to split your document into multiple files. This is especially useful for large documents.

Contributing

I welcome contributions to improve and expand this document template. If you have ideas, suggestions, or encounter issues, please consider contributing by creating a pull request or issue.

Adding a new language

Currently, the template includes support for the following languages: Dutch (nl), English (en), German (de), French (fr), and Spanish (es). If you want to add a new language, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Add the language to the language.yml file in the assets folder. Copy the en section and replace the values with the new language.
2. Add a flag XX-flag.svg to the assets folder.
3. Update the README with the new language.
4. Create a pull request with the changes.

Disclaimer

This template / repository is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized or sponsored by Fontys Hogeschool ICT. It is provided as-is, without any warranty or guarantee of any kind. Use at your own risk.

The author was/is a student at Fontys Hogeschool ICT and created this template for personal use. It is shared publicly in the hope that it will be useful to others.