Help creating a vertical vector

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The discussion revolves around how to create a vertically extended vector notation in LaTeX, specifically using the group symbols and ensuring they visually accommodate the elements of the vector. Participants explore different LaTeX commands and formatting options.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how to make the vector symbols extend vertically to include the numbers 3 and 0, providing a specific LaTeX example.
  • Another participant suggests using the pmatrix command as an alternative, but notes it does not achieve the desired group symbol appearance.
  • A later reply mentions that the appearance might be influenced by the specific font being used and suggests using a tool called detexify to identify LaTeX characters.
  • Another participant provides an example of a pmatrix that stretches with enough rows, indicating that the braces will adjust accordingly.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method to achieve the desired vector appearance, with multiple competing views on formatting options and the influence of font choice.

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There are unresolved aspects regarding the specific appearance of the group symbols and how different LaTeX commands interact with font settings.

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how do you get the

vector $\lgroup\rgroup$ symbols to extend vertically to include the $3$ and $0$

$$\lgroup \begin{array}{c} 3 \\ 4 \\ 0 \end{array} \rgroup$$

so that is looks like this

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/1088
 
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Re: LaTeX example forum

karush said:
how do you get the

vector $\lgroup\rgroup$ symbols to extend vertically to include the $3$ and $0$

$$\lgroup \begin{array}{c} 3 \\ 4 \\ 0 \end{array} \rgroup$$

so that is looks like this

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/1088

Code:
\begin{pmatrix}
3\\
4\\
0
\end{pmatrix}
 
Re: LaTeX example forum

dwsmith said:
Code:
\begin{pmatrix}
3\\
4\\
0
\end{pmatrix}

that looks better but it still is not the group symbol.$\begin{pmatrix}3\\4\\0\end{pmatrix}$
 
Re: LaTeX example forum

karush said:
that looks better but it still is not the group symbol.$\begin{pmatrix}3\\4\\0\end{pmatrix}$

You can always use detexify. However, I think the different look may be related to a specific font being used.

Check out this thread for the link to detexify:

http://www.mathhelpboards.com/f26/need-help-identifying-certain-latex-characters-5223/
 
Re: LaTeX example forum

$\pmatrix{r_1\cr
r_2\cr
r_3\cr
r_4\cr
r_5}$

OK the {} will stretch if the rows are enough to do so.
 
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