Lim in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for lim is \lim — limit.

\lim

How to type Lim

Write \lim 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

$\lim f(x)$

\lim f(x)

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FAQ

How do you write lim (lim) in LaTeX?

Use \lim in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $\lim f(x)$.

Which package provides \lim?

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

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