How to denote latex vertical dots(⋮) symbol?

Vertical dots are a symbol consisting of a combination of three dots along the vertical. With the help of this vertical dot symbol, I represent different mathematical expressions. Such as the matrix.

Properties Value
Symbol Vertical dots symbol
Package Default
Command \vdots
Argument No
Example \vdots →  latex vertical three dots symbol

To represent latex vertical dots symbol, you need to use the \vdots command.

\documentclass{article}
\begin{document} 
   \[ \vdots \] 
\end{document}

Output :

In matrix, when n numbers element are arranged along the row. In that case, vertical dots symbol is used instead of representing all the elements in the matrix along the vertical row.

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\begin{document}
\[ \begin{bmatrix}
    a_{11}& a_{12} & a_{13} \\ 
    a_{21}& a_{22} & a_{23} \\ 
    \vdots & \vdots  & \vdots \\
    a_{n1} & a_{n2} & a_{n3} 
\end{bmatrix} \]
\end{document}

Output :

latex matrix 3,n

To represent the matrix with latex, you first need to create a matrix environment. And then you have to insert the elements in the matrix.

Md Jidan Mondal

LaTeX expert with over 10 years of experience in document preparation and typesetting. Specializes in creating professional documents, reports, and presentations using LaTeX.

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