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The discussion centers on the need for xdot and xdoubledot symbols commonly used in physics. Participants recommend using LaTeX for typesetting, as it provides the necessary symbols with commands like \dot{x} for xdot and \ddot{x} for xdoubledot. Alternatives like LyX are suggested for beginners who may find LaTeX challenging. The consensus is that LaTeX is superior for academic writing, particularly in the sciences.

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Hey,
was wondering if anyone knows of any fonts that hold the xdot, xdoubledot symbols one would use int physics? If not i guess i got to use the image methods.
best
 
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neurocomp2003 said:
Hey,
was wondering if anyone knows of any fonts that hold the xdot, xdoubledot symbols one would use int physics? If not i guess i got to use the image methods.
best

If you are in the sciences, you should be using LaTeX to typeset your papers. Much better layout and you get all the symbols you need.

check it out, \dot{x} gives you xdot, and \ddot{x} gets you xdoubledot

It also makes bibliography management and citation insertion super easy.

if you are a super noob to it, you can use LyX: http://www.home.zonnet.nl/rareitsma/lyx/

as for word, I dunno. don't use it for writing.
 
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\dot{x} \ddot{x} \dot{y}
 
whats that written in yomamma? or is it a gif?
 
LaTeX...
 
If you're working with letters that are vowels, you could just use standard diacritical marks, otherwise I have to agree with the consensus that LaTeX is best.
 
yeah the x and theta don't have the marks so i guess i got to learn latex
 

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