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ContourLines
  • ContourLines is an option for contour plots which specifies whether to draw explicit contour lines.
  • ContourLines -> True draws contour lines. ContourLines -> False does not.
  • See the Mathematica book: Section 2.9.7.
  • See also: ContourStyle, Contours.

    Further Examples

    Here is one contour plot with the contour lines and another without them.

    Evaluate the cells to compare the graphics.

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