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MessageName


is a name for a message.
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  • You can specify messages by defining values for .
  • is converted to MessageName. tag can contain any characters that can appear in symbol names. symbol::"tag" can also be used.
  • Assignments for are stored in the Messages value of the symbol s.
  • The f::usage message is typically defined for functions intended for general use, giving a description of how to use the function.
  • ?f prints out the message f::usage.
  • When ?form finds more than one function, only the names of the functions are printed.
  • You can switch on and off messages using On and Off.
  • MessageName or represents a message in a particular language.
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Basic Examples   (2)
Define a usage message for a function:
Show the usage message:
Process messages generated during an evaluation:
Define a usage message for a function:
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Process messages generated during an evaluation:
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Scope   (1)
Define a function that will test another function and give the argx message if needed:
Define g to use the test and return unevaluated when it fails:
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