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jsdodge
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Improve baseline position for subscripted calligraphic letter

Post by jsdodge »

Hello,

I've discovered that the baseline for a subscripted calligraphic letter is too high, as the example below shows. I know I can adjust the size and position manually, but I am hoping that there is a more elegant solution. Any suggestions?

\chi_{\mathcal{E}}
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rais
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Improve baseline position for subscripted calligraphic letter

Post by rais »

I disagree. If you'd put, say,

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\chi_{\mathcal{E}} \chi_E y_{\mathcal{E}}  y_E X_{\mathcal{E}} X_E
all on the same line you'd see that all of those subscripted letters sit on the same line.
If anything, your problem stems from putting a capital letter into the subscript to a lowercase letter that has almost half of its height protruding below its basline (like \chi or y).

KR
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