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I am writing some text that spans over two lines. At the end of the first line there is $\lim\limits_{n\to+\infty} u_n=0$. I am using the \limits command for better effect, but it increases the space between the lines (normal behavior).
However, I would like it not to, as the second line ends before this could be a problem.
I'm pretty sure there is a way to make the height of that math command 'phantom' (I remember doing it years ago), but I can't remember/find how.
As Alex pointed out, $\smash{\lim\limits_{n\to+\infty} u_n=0}$ works perfectly. Using the optional argument [b] ($\smash[b]{...}$) limits the smashing to what's below the baseline (thx barbara beeton, that became relevant to me later on).
$\smash{\lim\limits_{n\to+\infty} u_n=0}$. – Alex Dec 10 '13 at 18:18\smash[b]{...}; requiresamsmath. – barbara beeton Dec 10 '13 at 18:24\limitsis just that it increases the line spacing. – egreg Dec 10 '13 at 18:29[b](bottom) limits the smashing to what's below the baseline. in this instance it really doesn't make a difference, but there are times when it's important to influence just what's below (or above, with[t]) the line to avoid collisions with something in an adjacent line. – barbara beeton Dec 10 '13 at 19:06