Limsup in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for limsup is \limsup — limit superior.

\limsup

How to type Limsup

Write \limsup 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

$\limsup f(x)$

\limsup f(x)

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FAQ

How do you write limsup (lim sup) in LaTeX?

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

Which package provides \limsup?

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

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