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SymbolName

Usage

• SymbolName[symbol] gives the name of the specified symbol.


Notes

• Example: SymbolName[x]LongRightArrow .
• SymbolName evaluates its input.
• SymbolName always returns a string.
• See Section 2.7.12.
• See also: ToString, Symbol.
• New in Version 3.


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