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DisplayFunction
is an option for graphics and sound functions that specifies a function to apply to graphics and sound objects before returning them.

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The typical default setting is DisplayFunction:>$DisplayFunction.

With a notebook front end, $DisplayFunction is normally Identity.

DisplayFunction->(Print[#];&) prints the graphic in a separate cell.

Show, as well as functions like Plot and Plot3D, automatically apply the function specified by the setting for DisplayFunction before returning their results.

Basic Examples (2)

Display a graphic in PopupWindow when clicked:

Display a graphic in a new notebook:

$DisplayFunction Show

Options for Graphics

Graphics and Sound

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