$MaxPrecision
gives the maximum number of digits of precision to be allowed in arbitrary‐precision numbers.
Details
- The default value of $MaxPrecision is Infinity.
- $MaxPrecision=Infinity uses the maximum value possible on a particular computer system, given roughly by Log[10,$MaxNumber].
- $MaxPrecision is measured in decimal digits, and need not be an integer.
Examples
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Applications (1)
Possible Issues (1)
When $MaxPrecision is set, some computations may not get correct results:
Wolfram Research (1996), $MaxPrecision, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/$MaxPrecision.html (updated 2003).
Text
Wolfram Research (1996), $MaxPrecision, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/$MaxPrecision.html (updated 2003).
CMS
Wolfram Language. 1996. "$MaxPrecision." Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Wolfram Research. Last Modified 2003. https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/$MaxPrecision.html.
APA
Wolfram Language. (1996). $MaxPrecision. Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Retrieved from https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/$MaxPrecision.html