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Overscript

Overscript
is an object that formats as .
MORE INFORMATION
  • In a notebook, an overscript can be created using Ctrl+7 or Ctrl+&. Ctrl+Space moves out of the overscript position.
  • Input of the form in a notebook is interpreted as Overscript.
  • The baseline of Overscript is taken to be the baseline of x.
  • Overscript is usually output with y in a smaller font than x.
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Basic Examples   (2)
Command to generate an overscript:
Type x Ctrl+7 y to directly input:
Command to generate an overscript:
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Type x Ctrl+7 y to directly input:
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Click for copyable input
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