Cot in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for cot is \cot — cotangent.

\cot

Operators · no package needed

How to type Cot

Write \cot inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$\cot_{i=1}^{n} x_i$

\cot_{i=1}^{n} x_i

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FAQ

How do you write cot (cot) in LaTeX?

Use \cot in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $\cot_{i=1}^{n} x_i$.

Which package provides \cot?

None — \cot is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.

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