BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

EvaluationCell

EvaluationCell[]
returns a CellObject corresponding to the cell in which this function is being evaluated.

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Evaluating EvaluationCell in an Input or Code cell returns the CellObject for that cell.
Evaluating EvaluationCell from within a Dynamic, Button, or other control returns the CellObject containing the control.
If the cell has been destroyed, or if there is no corresponding cell, EvaluationCell returns $Failed.

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Basic Examples (2)Basic Examples (2)

Return the cell being evaluated:

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Return the cell containing a control that issues evaluation:

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Properties & Relations (2)Properties & Relations (2)

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See Also See Also

Cells EvaluationNotebook SelectedCells

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