# Subscript of sum [duplicate]

How can I make a subscript for sum in latex like the following picture:

I tried \sum_{q_i} but that doesn't make the result I want. It makes the following result:

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• Why not? (You did write this in math mode, right?) – Thomas Aug 8 '13 at 18:29
• yes in math mode. I included a pic for the result – guckogucko Aug 8 '13 at 18:31
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• @ChrisH Don't do that please, rather use \textstyle in $..$ (or some other displayed environment). – Torbjørn T. Aug 9 '13 at 12:26

That is expected; it's a matter of inline math mode versus display math mode.

Inline math is meant for small fragments inside the running text, so it is typeset in a compact way, with the subscript to the side of the sum symbol. Inline math is done with $...$.

Display math is meant for larger, standalone equations, and is set in a paragraph of its own. Because it has more space, the subscript can be put underneath the sum symbol. Display math is done with $...$ or a whole variety of environments.

I tried it out rightnow. If you write something like

  $$\sum_{q_i} {p x r}$$


It should give you the result you do not want to have, but if you enter mathmode in text

 I want to show you this sum $\sum_{q_i} {p x r}$ blabla


Then you would get theresult you want to have.

• \textstyle{} and \displaystyle{} will allow you to switch styles in the middle of whatever you are doing. – John Kormylo Aug 9 '13 at 22:59
• Thanks, didn't know that, but this should solve the problem – Martin Aug 10 '13 at 4:27