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$DisplayFunction

$DisplayFunction
gives the default setting for the option DisplayFunction in graphics functions.

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For Mathematica used with a notebook front end, the typical default setting for $DisplayFunction is Identity.

When the Mathematica kernel is run on a raw terminal, $DisplayFunction typically uses ExportString and Print, or sends to an external display program using Export.

Basic Examples (1)

Use PopupWindow as the default DisplayFunction:

Reset $DisplayFunction:

Use PopupWindow as the default DisplayFunction:

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Reset $DisplayFunction:

Show DisplayFunction Print Export Plot Graphics

The Structure of Graphics

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