Typing problem of word in $ $

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when I use $$ for mathematics typing, sometimes like $\left\{ x: x is an element of A\right\}$ , then it shows "isanelement" by a single word. How do I manage that?

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 22 '12 at 17:24

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use \text{ is an element of }

answered Mar 22 '12 at 17:24

David Carlisle

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Better yet, \text{$x$ is an element of $A$}, to guarantee consistent amounts of text whitespace between all words in the sentence. – Mico Mar 22 '12 at 17:54

Typing problem of word in $ $

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