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Environment

Usage

• Environment["var"] gives the value of an operating system environment variable.


Notes

• The values of environment variables are returned by Environment as strings.
• Environment returns $Failed if it cannot find a value for the operating system variable you requested.
• The behavior of Environment depends on the computer system you are using.
• See Section 2.14.5.
• See also: Run, $CommandLine, $System.
• New in Version 1.


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