How can I incorporate a fancy script-like F in my LaTeX code?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around incorporating a fancy script-like "F" in LaTeX code, with participants exploring various styles and symbols available in LaTeX for mathematical notation. The scope includes technical explanations and practical applications of LaTeX formatting.

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  • One participant requests help for a fancy script-like "F" in LaTeX.
  • Another participant suggests using \mathcal{F} and \mathscr{F}, providing examples of both.
  • A participant expresses satisfaction with \mathscr{F} as the desired symbol.
  • Several participants share additional LaTeX styles such as \mathbb{}, \mathbf{}, \mathit{}, \mathrm{}, \mathsf{}, and \mathfrak{}, asking for more styles if available.
  • One participant mentions trying \mathcal{l} and \mathscr{l} for a 'curly' or script "l" but finds them unsatisfactory.
  • A suggestion is made to use \ell for a curly "l," which is noted as part of the Quick LaTeX tool.
  • Another participant reports issues with the WYSIWYG editor when trying to use the "General" set for LaTeX symbols, leading to a discussion about browser compatibility and functionality.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the use of specific LaTeX commands for script-like letters, but there is no consensus on the best approach for the curly "l" or the functionality of the editor, as some experience issues while others do not.

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Limitations include potential issues with browser compatibility and editor functionality that may affect the use of LaTeX commands.

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I would like to be able to use a fancy script-like F as in the following text:

View attachment 2510

Could someone please help me with the correct Latex code.

Peter
 
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\mathcal{F}

$$\large \mathcal{F}$$

There's also \mathscr{F}

$$\large \mathscr{F}$$

In general you can use the following tool to "reverse engineer" LaTeX symbols. It works even if you're bad at drawing (up to a point :p).
 
Bacterius said:
\mathcal{F}

$$\large \mathcal{F}$$

There's also \mathscr{F}

$$\large \mathscr{F}$$

In general you can use the following tool to "reverse engineer" LaTeX symbols. It works even if you're bad at drawing (up to a point :p).

Thanks so much!

The $$\large \mathscr{F}$$ was the one I was looking for!Thanks again,

Peter
 
A very good question! :D Here are a few more types, but I'd be VERY (sorry for shouting lol) interested to know of any other styles supported on here, if anyone knows of any...? \mathbb{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathbb{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathbf{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathbf{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathit{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathit{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathrm{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathrm{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathsf{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathsf{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathfrak{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathfrak{A B C\, a b c}$$
 
DreamWeaver said:
A very good question! :D Here are a few more types, but I'd be VERY (sorry for shouting lol) interested to know of any other styles supported on here, if anyone knows of any...? \mathbb{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathbb{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathbf{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathbf{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathit{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathit{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathrm{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathrm{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathsf{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathsf{A B C\, a b c}$$\mathfrak{A B C\, a b c} = $$\mathfrak{A B C\, a b c}$$

I just now completed a post on the length of modules and composition series ... I wanted to use the latex code to produce a 'curly' or script l as in the following text:View attachment 3288I tried \mathcal{l} and \mathscr{l} but neither gave the character l in the above text ... ...

Can someone please help?

Peter
 
Try [m]\ell[/m]...this will give you:

$$\ell$$

It is one of the symbols in our Quick $\LaTeX$ tool, in the "General" set. :D
 
MarkFL said:
Try [m]\ell[/m]...this will give you:

$$\ell$$

It is one of the symbols in our Quick $\LaTeX$ tool, in the "General" set. :D

Thanks for the help Mark ... I have now amended my post in Linear and Abstract Algebra accordingly ...

Just a question/problem ...

I tried to use your "General" set - but strangely, the editor would not work ... I clicked on the ell symbol (the "little hand" symbol was showing but nothing happened) ... so I entered the code manually ...

When I opened a new post and tried to use the "general" set, the editor kept placing the Latex code for my choices in the title box despite my ensuring that the active element was the general content box ...

Can you help?

Peter
 
What OS/browser combo are you using? Are you using the WYSIWYG or standard mode for the editor?
 
I tried with both Mozilla and IE and was using WYSIWYG editor

Will have to check which version of Windows if you think that may make a difference

Peter
 
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Peter said:
I tried with both Mozilla and IE and was using WYSIWYG editor

Will have to check which version of Windows if you think that may make a difference

Peter

Yes OS version and browser version would be helpful.

For what it's worth, I use Windows 7 and everything works correctly for me using Chrome 37.x, Firefox 32.x and IE 11.x in both editor modes.
 

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