In LaTeX, inline math is usually wrapped in which symbols?
AnswerDollar signs
For example, $x^2$ typesets x squared.
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7 fact-checked facts about TeX, LaTeX and mathematical typesetting, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
How is TeX usually pronounced?
AnswerLike 'tech'
The X stands for the Greek letter chi.
Going deeper
Who created LaTeX?
AnswerLeslie Lamport
Lamport's macro package made TeX easier to use.
TeX's version numbers approach which number with each release?
AnswerPi
Each update adds another digit of 3.14159...
What does BibTeX handle?
AnswerBibliographies and citations
BibTeX formats references from a database file.
Expert level
METAFONT's version numbers approach which constant?
Answere
Knuth mirrored TeX's pi joke with e.
What is the default font family designed by Knuth for TeX?
AnswerComputer Modern
He designed it with METAFONT.
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