Common TeX codes
Updated 30 Aug 2024
This table provides commonly used TeX codes that you can enter using the Simple Editor or Advanced Editor. How to add or edit TeX (Simple Editor)
For a complete listing of TeX codes
See the TeX cookbook. If you use the cookbook, be aware of the following.
- Do not include $ symbols shown in the cookbook. For example, the cookbook shows, $\acute x$. In Mastering, enter \acute x instead.
- Mastering supports most codes shown, but not all of them.
- The cookbook is created and maintained by a third party, not by Pearson.
| To add this | Enter this |
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\rm text To combine several fonts, use {\rm text} to specify Roman. |
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\it text To combine several fonts, use {\it text} to specify Italic. |
| Extra space | ~ or \; |
| Negative space, to close gaps | \! |
| Percent symbol (%) | <tex>\%</tex> |
| Subtraction sign (–) | <tex>-</tex> |
| Multiplication |
\cdot or \times Use \cdot for multiplication between variables. For example: w = Fd is F \cdot d If explicit multiplication needs to be emphasized, do not use \times. Use × (\times in TeX) for scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and equations involving words. |
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\ell |
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Subscript
For example: |
_ subscript for single digit subscripts -OR- _{subscript} for double digit subscripts as in C_{12} |
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Superscript For example: |
^ superscript for single digit superscripts -OR- ^{superscript} for double digit superscripts as in C^{12} |
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Stacked superscripts and subscripts
For example: |
^{superscript}_{subscript} |
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Offset superscripts and subscripts
For example: |
_ {subscript} ^
-OR- {^{superscript}}{_{subscript}} as in HSO{_{4}}{^{-}} |
| Lowercase Greek letter |
\lower_Greek_letter For example: \alpha |
| Uppercase Greek letter |
\upper_Greek_letter For example: \Alpha |
Fraction
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{x \over y}
-OR- {\frac {x}{y}} |
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Infinity symbol
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\infty |
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Vector arrow over xy
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\vec {xy} |
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Chemistry reaction arrow
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\rightarrow |
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Chemistry equilibrium arrow
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\rightleftharpoons |
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