Showing Symbols: Square Root, Super/Sub Scripts, LaTeX

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The discussion focuses on how to indicate or show square root signs, superscripts, and subscripts using LaTeX in the forum. It addresses the technical aspects of formatting mathematical expressions for clarity in communication.

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  • One participant inquires about the methods to display square roots, superscripts, and subscripts in the forum using LaTeX.
  • Another participant provides a link to a specific post that presumably contains relevant information.
  • A third participant summarizes that the questions are addressed in the forum's FAQ and HowTo, providing examples of LaTeX syntax for square roots and other formatting.
  • A final participant expresses gratitude for the information provided.

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Participants generally agree that the information on using LaTeX is available in the forum's resources, but the initial inquiry remains open-ended without further exploration of specific issues.

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Some assumptions about familiarity with LaTeX and the forum's formatting guidelines may not be explicitly stated. The discussion does not delve into potential limitations or nuances of LaTeX usage in different contexts.

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How do I indicate or show square root sign, super script and sub script? How do I use latex in the forum?
 
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All of this is answered in our FAQ and HowTo.

The short version:
[noparse]√a12[/noparse]
Inline ##[/color]\sqrt{a_1^2}#[/color]#
$$[/color]\sqrt{a_1^2}$[/color]$

gives

√a12
Inline ##\sqrt{a_1^2}##
$$\sqrt{a_1^2}$$
 
Thank you.
 

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