-----maxima-bounces at math.utexas.edu wrote: -----
>I suggest that you modify your own expectations on how simplification
should work.
I second this suggestion. When you want to typeset an expression and
have the typeset form match your expectations, instead of messing
around with format, facout, and friends, it might be faster to type
the expression in the form that you want; use Maxima to verify your
typing; finally, tex your hand typed expression. I've done it.
Barton