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$BatchOutput

$BatchOutput
is True if output in the current session is being sent in batch mode, suitable for reading by other programs.

The initial value of $BatchOutput is typically determined by a command-line option when the Mathematica session is started.

When $BatchOutput is set to True, Mathematica generates all output in InputForm, with the PageWidth option effectively set to Infinity, does not give In and Out labels, and does not give any banner when it starts up.

In an interactive session, $BatchOutput is False:

Run a standalone kernel:

Show the contents of the file. This will have the value of $BatchOutput:

Delete the file:

In an interactive session, $BatchOutput is False:

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Run a standalone kernel:

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Show the contents of the file. This will have the value of $BatchOutput:

Delete the file: