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ldotp

Represents a low-positioned dot punctuation mark used primarily for mathematical notation and specialized typographic needs.

Overview

Functions as a specialized dot punctuation mark that sits at the baseline level, providing precise typographic control in mathematical expressions and specialized formatting contexts.

  • Particularly useful in mathematical notation where the position of the dot matters
  • Often employed when standard periods or dots would appear visually misaligned
  • Serves as an alternative to the standard period when precise positioning is required
  • Commonly used in specialized mathematical notation systems and custom typesetting scenarios

Examples

Using a low dot as decimal point in mathematical expressions

3.141593\ldotp14159 
3\ldotp14159

Separating terms in a sequence with low dots

x1.x2.x3.⋯.xnx_1\ldotp x_2\ldotp x_3\ldotp \cdots\ldotp x_n 
x_1\ldotp x_2\ldotp x_3\ldotp \cdots\ldotp x_n

Creating a custom ellipsis with low dots

a...ba\ldotp\ldotp\ldotp b 
a\ldotp\ldotp\ldotp b