non-italic symbol in math-mode
SVO67
I would like to insert a \mu command to form $\mu$ m (micro meters)
i.e. as a unit, not a variable.
This means I do not want \mu to be italic. However, LaTeX only accepts the
\mu command in math-mode and therefore it appears in italic....
\textup does not work in math-mode.
Any ideas on how can to change this into a regular upright symbol?
thanks in advance,
Martijn
Walter Schmidt
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> L.S.
>
> I would like to insert a \mu command to form $\mu$ m (micro meters)
> i.e. as a unit, not a variable.
Assuming that you are using LaTeX (rather
than Plain TeX or ConText:
Take a look at the package gensymb.sty from
CTAN:macros/latex/contrib/suppported/was/.
Depending on the fonts you are using, you
may also require upgreek.sty (same location).
HTH
Walter
Maurizio Loreti
> L.S.
>
> I would like to insert a \mu command to form $\mu$ m (micro meters)
> i.e. as a unit, not a variable.
>
> This means I do not want \mu to be italic. However, LaTeX only accepts the
> \mu command in math-mode and therefore it appears in italic....
\textmu
This is a FAQ: look in the "Comprehensive Symbol List" at page 36.
--
Maurizio Loreti http://www.pd.infn.it/~loreti/mlo.html
Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Padova, Italy ROT13: ybe...@cq.vasa.vg
Cameron, Charles B.
See the package siunits.
Charles B. Cameron
Enrico
In latex:
\mathrm{\mu m}
or
\usepackage{SIunits}
in mathmode: \micro\metre
Walter Schmidt
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>
> In latex:
> \mathrm{\mu m}
This does not work; at least, not under normal
circumstances. Did you ever try it out?
> or
> \usepackage{SIunits}
SIunits does not work with arbitrary fonts, and the
code is a mess.
The package gensymb.sty provides a command \micro,
which works in both text and math mode and with
arbitrary typefaces. Certain fonts have no upright
mu; in these cases you need upgreek.sty additionally.
CTAN:macros/latex/contrib/supported/was/
just my 2c
Walter
Peter Akrill
Pete.