tufte

The tufte package provides R Markdown output formats that implement Edward Tufte’s distinctive design principles for scientific and technical documents. It enables R users to create HTML and PDF documents with Tufte’s signature style, including sidenotes, margin figures, and typography.

This package solves the problem of creating elegant, readable technical documents that follow Tufte’s evidence-based design approach to displaying data and analysis. It integrates directly with the R Markdown workflow, allowing you to use familiar markdown syntax while automatically applying Tufte’s layout conventions. The formats work particularly well for handouts, reports, and papers where margin notes and careful typography improve comprehension.