Discover Some Unusual LaTeX Symbols with [\text{tex}] and [\text{/tex}]

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This discussion focuses on the use of unusual LaTeX symbols encapsulated between [\text{tex}] and [\text{/tex}]. Key symbols highlighted include \between, \divideontimes, \gtrdot, and \lessdot, among others. The conversation emphasizes the importance of these symbols in mathematical typesetting and provides a comprehensive list of additional symbols available in a linked PDF resource. Users are encouraged to explore these symbols to enhance their LaTeX documents.

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  • Familiarity with LaTeX syntax and document preparation.
  • Understanding of mathematical notation and typesetting.
  • Basic knowledge of LaTeX packages for symbol usage.
  • Access to LaTeX editing tools such as Overleaf or TeXShop.
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  • Explore the comprehensive list of LaTeX symbols in the provided PDF resource.
  • Learn how to implement custom LaTeX commands for frequently used symbols.
  • Investigate advanced LaTeX packages like amsmath for enhanced mathematical typesetting.
  • Practice creating complex mathematical expressions using the discussed symbols.
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Mathematicians, researchers, students, and anyone involved in typesetting documents with LaTeX who seeks to utilize a wider range of mathematical symbols.

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Use between [\text{tex}] and [\text{/tex}].

\begin{array}{ccccc}<br /> between &amp; \between \\ <br /> divideontimes &amp; \divideontimes \\<br /> gtrdot &amp; \gtrdot \\<br /> lessdot &amp; \lessdot \\<br /> circledast &amp; \circledast \\<br /> boxdot &amp; \boxdot \\<br /> boxplus &amp; \boxplus \\<br /> boxtimes &amp; \boxtimes \\<br /> checkmark &amp; \checkmark \\<br /> maltese &amp; \maltese \\<br /> bowtie &amp; \bowtie \\<br /> curlywedge &amp; \curlywedge \\<br /> curlyvee &amp; \curlyvee \\<br /> circledcirc &amp; \circledcirc \\<br /> sqcup &amp; \sqcup \\<br /> sqcap &amp; \sqcap \end{array} \qquad \begin{array}{ccc}Cup &amp; \Cup \\<br /> Cap &amp; \Cap \\<br /> Subset &amp; \Subset \\<br /> Supset &amp; \Supset \\<br /> varkappa &amp; \varkappa \\<br /> gtrless &amp; \gtrless \\<br /> smile &amp; \smile \\<br /> frown &amp; \frown \\<br /> heartsuit &amp; \heartsuit \\<br /> spadesuit &amp; \spadesuit \\<br /> diamondsuit &amp; \diamondsuit \\<br /> clubsuit &amp; \clubsuit \\<br /> cdots &amp; \cdots \\<br /> vdots &amp; \vdots \\<br /> ddots &amp; \ddots<br /> \end{array}
 
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