Tilde Text in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for tilde text (~) is \textasciitilde.

\textasciitilde

Text Symbols · Unicode ~ (U+007E) · no package needed

How to type Tilde Text

Write \textasciitilde 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.

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FAQ

How do you write tilde text (~) in LaTeX?

Use \textasciitilde in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $\textasciitilde$.

Which package provides \textasciitilde?

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