Insert special characters in LaTeX - how it works

You need the appropriate codes to be able to insert special characters in the LaTeX office program. In this practical tip, we'll tell you how.

Insert special characters in LaTeX - all information

• If you want to insert ellipsis, use "\ dots" as a command.
• To insert these ellipsis vertically, you need "\ vdots".
• Add a backslash (\) in the text with "\ textbackslash", otherwise use "\ backslash".
• Curly brackets are inserted in the document with the command "\ {… \}.
• To insert dollar, percent, pound or ampersand, put a "\" in front of the respective character.
• An underline can also be inserted in the document in this way.
• The degree sign (°) is inserted in the text with "\ textdegree" and outside of text with "^ \ circ".
• In another practical tip, we will show you how to insert umlauts in LaTeX.

In the next practical tip, read how to insert Greek letters into LaTeX.