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From: xdab@ellis.uchicago.edu (David Baird)
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Subject: Re: I want an h-bar!!!
Keywords: Word formula command
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Date: 10 Dec 90 22:51:56 GMT
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When using MS Word, remember to set the line spacing as a 
negative number, i.e., -19 points, not 19 points. This will set
the line spacing to an absolute value, so the program will not
increase the height if something in that line is taller than
the standard height. By using this feature, one can set line
spacing to -19 points, and superscript (or subscript) 25 points
and the line will stay the same height as all the others, but the
character superscripted (or subscripted) will print over anything
that exists at that point in the line above.

It is then possible to use something like MacDraw to create a composite
"character" based on the font you use, and then add/draw the "bar" to
look like the physics textbooks. By entering this new creature to your
glossary, you will have it available as needed in your work.

Good luck.


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