[texhax] \sim symbol with text above it

[Steenbakkers, R.J.A.]

If you want the tilde positioned as usual, but with small text above it
 
\stackrel{iid}{\tilde}
 
should do the trick. If you want the text positioned as usual, but with a tilde under it, add \usepackage{accents} to your preamble and then define a new command:
 
\newcommand{\commandname}[1]{\underaccent{\sim}{#1}}
 
Regards,
Rudi

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	Van: texhax-bounces at tug.org namens Peter Flom 
	Verzonden: di 11-10-2005 17:21 
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	Onderwerp: [texhax] \sim symbol with text above it
	
	

	Hello
	
	I am trying to typeset the \sim symbol (a tilde) with text ('iid')
	directly above it.  I tried
	\sim^{iid} but this makes a 'usual' superscript (that is, to the right
	of the tilde)
	
	Thanks in advance
	
	Peter
	
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