"Dot" symbol for Derivative
"Dot" symbol for Derivative
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Does any one know if it is possible to get a “Dot” symbol over a variable for a derivative???? If it is possible, how do you do it? I am using MathCAD 2001.
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff





RE: "Dot" symbol for Derivative
I'm afraid that I don't think it's possible. While Mathcad does allow you to alter the display of the derivative from normal-looking d's to lazy-d's (regular derivative vs. partial derivative) it won't let you assign a dot to the derivative.
Think about it -- the current derivative operator requires you tell Mathcad what variable to differentiate with respect to.....so if you only used a dot how would Mathcad know which variable to use?
If you're just trying to write out an equation to insert into a presentation or other document, the Microsoft Word equation editor should do the trick. I know you can insert single, double, and triple dots above expressions to indicate derivatives. (But Word just displays it....no evaluation possible there.)
I have Mathcad 2001. If anyone else finds anything to the contrary let me know. :)
Hope that helps,
Matt
RE: "Dot" symbol for Derivative