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ButtonSource

ButtonSource
is an option for the low-level function ButtonBox which specifies the first argument to give to the ButtonFunction for the button when the button is active and is clicked.
  • Possible settings are:
AutomaticButtonData if it is set, otherwise ButtonContents
ButtonContentsthe first argument of the ButtonBox
ButtonDatathe setting for the ButtonData option
Cellthe whole cell in which the button appears
CellContentsthe contents of the cell in which the button appears
Notebookthe whole notebook in which the button appears
nthe expression n levels up from the button in the notebook
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Basic Examples   (4)
Create a button that prints out the value of its ButtonData:
Create a button that prints out the button contents:
ButtonSource->Automatic means the button function acts on ButtonData if it is set:
When ButtonData is not set, ButtonSource->Automatic lets the button act on its contents:
Create a button that prints out the value of its ButtonData:
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Create a button that prints out the button contents:
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ButtonSource->Automatic means the button function acts on ButtonData if it is set:
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When ButtonData is not set, ButtonSource->Automatic lets the button act on its contents:
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