Questions tagged [implicit-braces]

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Why do some commands require explicit braces in subscripts?

Most single commands don't require explicit braces if they appear in a subscript or superscript. For example, a_\text{n} compiles fine. But a few do require explicit braces: for example, a_{\tilde{n}} compiles while a_\tilde{n} does not. Is…
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