# How to make that "E" symbol for Engineering Notation?

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## Main Question or Discussion Point

I have failed to Google the answer because I don't even know what to call it. You know that little "E" used in Engineering notation that lacks serifs?

How do I make that "E"?

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strangerep
If it's not either of these: $\epsilon,$ $\varepsilon$, then you might need to provide a link to something that uses the symbol you mean.

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I think she means the number notation:

3.0E−9 or 3.0e−9

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering_notation
Yes, that's what I mean exactly. My textbook (as well as my calculator) notates it with a distinct little E that's thin, short and not italicized. Anyone know how to make it right off the bat? Now I shall scroll through Fresh's link...

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Here's a pretty long list of possible symbols (if loaded): http://detexify.kirelabs.org/symbols.html
Your link had code for telephones and fax machines but nothing for that little "E" Perhaps there is no way to make it.

DrClaude
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