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Why PGML embedded Latex doesn't allow \Box or \square? Are parts of Latex off limits?

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Hi,

A cheap substitute might be \fbox{~} or a variation of that (in other words, put a frame box \fbox{} or \framebox[][]{} around a space ~ or multiple spaces ~~). See

http://www.personal.ceu.hu/tex/spacebox.htm#framebox

Good luck!

Paul Pearson

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