Proof , a small square sign (figure) in latex

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The discussion focuses on creating a small square sign (often referred to as a QED symbol) at the end of mathematical proofs in LaTeX, specifically using the \begin{proof} and \end{proof} commands. Users confirmed that the amsmath package is required for this functionality, which includes the \qed command for the box symbol. Additionally, participants inquired about changing the word "proof" to another language within the proof environment, suggesting that modifications to the package files may be necessary to achieve this.

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Hi! I am trying to figure out how to create a small square after a proof of some theorem or definition (normally all mathematical proofs are finished by adding a small sguare at the end of it) how do I fix it? It is normally placed on the right side..

Oh I found it
\begin{proof}
\end{proof}

but I have one more question. Can we change the word ''proof' somehow into a different language? We still want to have proof but expressed in different language, does anyone know how to change?


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rayman123 said:
but I have one more question. Can we change the word ''proof' somehow into a different language? We still want to have proof but expressed in different language, does anyone know how to change?

I believe the proof environment requires the amsmath package, so somewhere in the package files is coded the word "proof" and the \qed command that makes the box and all the formatting needed to make the environment. If you can find this (I couldn't, after a few minutes of searching, but I'm not familiar with the details of package files), you should be able to change the file.
 
I don't know if it is exactly what you want but try this:

\Box

Click on it. Don't forget to capitalize it.
 

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