Request for new math symbol

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In summary, we can display an integral sign with a square contour over it using the command \sqint, which is found in the pxfonts package. It is possible to animate this symbol in Latex, such as showing the square moving over the integral sign. To place the square on the other side, a negative sign can be used with the command.
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Can we display an integral sign with a square contour over it. The command is:

\sqint

I think it's in the pxfonts package.

Thanks,
Salty
 
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[tex] \int \! \! \! \! \! \! \square [/tex]

This what you're looking for?
 
  • #3
Hurkyl said:
[tex] \int \! \! \! \! \! \! \square [/tex]

This what you're looking for?

My goodness . . . thanks. One day I'll help you with something.:smile:
 
  • #4
that has six exclamation points. I am curious to see what it is like with just 3

[tex] \int \! \! \! \square [/tex]

with four
[tex] \int \! \! \! \! \square [/tex]

and with five
[tex] \int \! \! \! \! \! \square [/tex]

OK :smile:
 
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\int \! \! \! \! \! \square

I definitely love this symbols!:approve:
 
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Can we do animation with Latex? Transit of the square over the integral sign, or simple harmonic motion of the square. Btw, do we put a negative ! for the square to go on the other side? o:)

[tex]\int \-! \-! \-! \-! \-! \square [/tex]
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EDIT: So that's what it looks like with a minus sign! :biggrin:
 
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