$NewSymbol
is a global variable which, if set, is applied to the name and context of each new symbol that the Wolfram Language creates.
Details
- The name and context of the symbol are given as strings.
- $NewSymbol is applied before the symbol is actually created. If the action of $NewSymbol causes the symbol to be created, perhaps in a different context, then the symbol as created will be the one used.
- $NewSymbol is applied even if a symbol has already been created with a Stub attribute by DeclarePackage.
- $NewSymbol is not applied to symbols automatically created by scoping constructs such as Module.
Examples
Basic Examples (1)
Set $NewSymbol to a function that prints the name and context when a new symbol is created:
Restore $NewSymbol to its default:
Wolfram Research (1991), $NewSymbol, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/$NewSymbol.html.
Text
Wolfram Research (1991), $NewSymbol, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/$NewSymbol.html.
CMS
Wolfram Language. 1991. "$NewSymbol." Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Wolfram Research. https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/$NewSymbol.html.
APA
Wolfram Language. (1991). $NewSymbol. Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Retrieved from https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/$NewSymbol.html