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ContentSize

ContentSize
is an option for Manipulate and other functions that specifies the size of the content area to use.

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The following settings can be given:

	w	width specified by w
	{s}	maximum width and height specified by s
	{w,h}	explicit width and height
	{{w_max},{h_max}}	width and height maximums
	{{w_min,w_max},{h_min,h_max}}	width and height ranges

Specifications for both width and height can be any of the following:

	Automatic	automatically size to fit
	d	d printer's points (before magnification)
	72di	di inches (before magnification)
	Full	fill out the enclosing region
	Scaled[s]	a fraction s of the enclosing region

With the setting ContentSize->Automatic, functions like Manipulate use a content area that fits the content given and also allows room for controls. The content area is never wider than the available notebook or other area.

If ContentSize specifies a content area that does not completely fit the contents, then unless specified otherwise with AppearanceElements, functions like Manipulate display a resize area, as well as scrollbars when necessary.

Basic Examples (2)

By default, Manipulate leaves just enough space for its contents:

Play Animation ▪

Specify custom content area and allow manual resizing:

Play Animation ▪

Manipulate automatically attaches scrollbars if the content area is too small:

Play Animation ▪

Specify ImageSize->Full for graphics to allow resizing with the content area:

Play Animation ▪

Pane ImageSize ItemSize

New in 7.0: Alphabetical Listing

Demonstrations with ContentSize (Wolfram Demonstrations Project)

New in 7

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