How do you make a circled number using LaTeX

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The discussion focuses on creating circled numbers in LaTeX using the \enclose command from the TikZ package. Specifically, the syntax \enclose[mathcolor="color"]{circle}{expression} is highlighted, with the optional mathcolor parameter allowing for customization of the circle's color. An example provided demonstrates how to enclose a fraction in a red circle, showcasing the command's functionality. The discussion emphasizes the utility of this method for visually distinguishing numbers in mathematical expressions.

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There may be other ways, but one way to enclose something in a circle is to use:

\enclose[mathcolor="color"]{circle}{expression}

The color is optional...if omitted, the circle will be black.

For example, the following code:

$$\enclose{circle}[mathcolor="red"]{\frac{x}{y}}$$

produces:

$$\enclose{circle}[mathcolor="red"]{\frac{x}{y}}$$
 
Thank you. All I wanted to be able to do is this:

\begin{bmatrix} \enclose{circle}1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}
 

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