Latex Tables

This handles LaTeX table creation using the tabularray package, a modern LaTeX3 solution that replaces the old tabular, tabularx, longtable, and booktabs mess. It's built for fixed-width columns, proper text wrapping, and troubleshooting overflow issues without fighting ancient syntax. The skill includes installation checks, quick reference patterns for common layouts, and a troubleshooting table that covers the usual problems like missing packages or columns that won't wrap. It's self-evolving, meaning if you hit a real issue the instructions should get updated on the spot. Solid choice if you're tired of wrestling with p{width} column specs or migrating legacy table code.

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last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add terrylica/cc-skills --skill latex-tables --agent claude-code

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Files

LaTeX Tables with tabularray

Self-Evolving Skill: This skill improves through use. If instructions are wrong, parameters drifted, or a workaround was needed — fix this file immediately, don't defer. Only update for real, reproducible issues.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

Creating tables with fixed-width columns
Formatting complex table layouts
Need precise column alignment
Migrating from tabular/tabularx/longtable/booktabs
Troubleshooting table overflow issues

Quick Reference

Why tabularray?

Modern LaTeX3 package (replaces old solutions):

Fixed-width columns with proper alignment
Clean, consistent syntax
Replaces: tabular, tabularx, longtable, booktabs
Better performance than legacy packages
Part of TeX Live 2025

Installation

# Check if installed
kpsewhich tabularray.sty

# If not found, install:
sudo tlmgr install tabularray

Basic Usage

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tabularray}  % Modern table package

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Details

Repository: github.com/terrylica/cc-skills
First seen: Jun 3, 2026

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