[texhax] problems with circumflex

[Lars Madsen]

Benjamin Sambale wrote:
> Dear forum,
> 
> I wonder about the difference between $^x \operatorname{N}$ and 
> $\operatorname{N}^x$. Here, I use \operatorname only to write it 
> upright. Apart from that it doesn't play a role. The problem is that the 
> space between ^x and N is larger than the space between N and ^x. 
> Another problem is that ^x in front of N lies lower than ^x after N. I 
> want that both ^x look exactly the same. If I use 
> $^x{\operatorname{N}}$, then the space reduces a bit, but it is still to 
> large. The space in $^x\!\operatorname{N}$ looks also better, but I 
> think this is not the best solution.
> 
> Best wishes,
> Benjamin
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If you just want N upright, then why make it an operator? use \mathrm 
instead

/daleif