Help creating a vertical vector

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The forum discussion focuses on creating vertical vectors in LaTeX, specifically using the symbols $\lgroup\rgroup$ to encompass elements like 3, 4, and 0. Users suggest using the matrix environment with the command \begin{pmatrix} to achieve a visually appealing result. The discussion also highlights the importance of font selection in achieving the desired appearance of the vector symbols. Additionally, a resource called Detexify is recommended for identifying LaTeX characters.

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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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