Frank Harrell
2015-Dec-11 20:26 UTC
[R] Correct notation for functions, packages when using LaTex
Rolf I believe \textsf is the correct font to use for the symbol R but not necessarily for the names of R variables and functions. I'd like more discussion about that. Frank -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frank E Harrell Jr Professor and Chairman School of Medicine Department of *Biostatistics* *Vanderbilt University* [[alternative HTML version deleted]]
Rolf Turner
2015-Dec-11 22:42 UTC
[R] Correct notation for functions, packages when using LaTex
On 12/12/15 09:26, Frank Harrell wrote:> Rolf I believe \textsf is the correct font to use for the symbol R but > not necessarily for the names of R variables and functions. I'd like > more discussion about that.I agree; the names of R variables and functions are *code* and should be rendered in "typewriter" font using \texttt{}. (IMHO.) cheers, Rolf -- Technical Editor ANZJS Department of Statistics University of Auckland Phone: +64-9-373-7599 ext. 88276