CellEditDuplicate

CellEditDuplicate
is an option for Cell which specifies whether the front end should make a copy of the cell before actually applying any changes in its contents that you request.

MORE INFORMATION

CellEditDuplicate is by default set to False for cells that are generated as Mathematica output.

New cells generated when CellEditDuplicate->True have styles specified by the setting for DefaultDuplicateCellStyle for the notebook.

CellEditDuplicate is typically set for styles of cells rather than for individual cells.

EXAMPLES

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Basic Examples (2)

Create an output cell that will automatically be copied when you edit it:

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Position the insertion point at the end of the cell's contents:

When you type something in the cell, Mathematica makes a new copy:

Create an output cell that will automatically be restyled as input when you edit it:

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Position the insertion point at the end of the cell's contents:

When you type, Mathematica converts the cell to an input cell: