\dotsm - LaTeX Symbol

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\dotsm

The \dotsm command in LaTeX is used to produce ellipsis (three dots) in mathematical expressions, specifically for denoting multiplication. It ensures proper spacing in mathematical contexts where multiplication is implied, such as in sequences of factors.

Examples

a \dots b \dots c

Indicating multiplication across a sequence of terms

a \dotsm b \dotsm c

x_{1} \dots x_{2} \dots x_{n}

Product of a sequence of variables

x_1 \dotsm x_2 \dotsm x_n

2 \dots 3 \dots 4 = 24

Multiplying a sequence of numbers

2 \dotsm 3 \dotsm 4 = 24