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Subscript

Subscript
is an object that formats as .
Subscript
formats as .
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  • In a notebook, a subscript can be created using Ctrl+_ or Ctrl+-. Ctrl+Space moves out of the subscript position.
  • Input of the form in a notebook is interpreted as Subscript.
  • The baseline of Subscript is taken to be the baseline of .
  • Subscript is normally output with in a smaller font than .
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Basic Examples   (3)
Generate a subscript:
To enter directly enter a Ctrl+- n:
A matrix of subscripted elements:
Generate a subscript:
In[1]:=
Click for copyable input
Out[1]=
 
To enter directly enter a Ctrl+- n:
In[1]:=
Click for copyable input
 
A matrix of subscripted elements:
In[1]:=
Click for copyable input
Out[1]//MatrixForm=
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