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Annotation

Annotation[expr, data]
represents an expression expr, with annotation data.

Annotation[expr, data, "type"]
specifies the type of annotation being given.

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Annotation[expr, data] displays as expr.

Annotation can be used with graphics or any other expression.

Annotation acts an inert wrapper for storing annotations in expressions.

With particular "type" specifications, annotations are picked up by various built-in functions:

	"Hyperlink"	hyperlink for exported image maps, etc.
	"Mouse"	annotation for MouseAnnotation
	"Region"	regions for Rasterize, Export, etc.
	"Tooltip"	tooltip specification for Export, etc.

Basic Examples (2)

Dynamically get the annotation when the mouse enters the disk:

Annotate curves in a plot:

Properties & Relations (1)

Tooltip Mouseover StatusArea WindowStatusArea MouseAnnotation CurrentValue TagBox CellTags

Formatted Output

Annotating & Combining Graphics

Creating Web Pages

Dynamic Visualization

Graphics Annotation & Appearance

Symbolic Graphics Language

Viewers and Annotation

New in 6.0: Visualization & Graphics

New in 6

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