InputString

• InputString returns what it reads as a string, without evaluation.

• The operation of InputString may vary from one computer system to another. When a Mathematica front end is used, InputString typically works through a dialog box.

• When no front end is used, InputString reads from standard input.

• If the standard input is a file, then InputString returns EndOfFile if you try to read past the end of the file.

• On systems with textual input, InputString[] uses ? as a prompt.

• When InputString is evaluated, Mathematica stops until the input has been read.

• With a notebook front end, InputString by default puts up a dialog window with a standard appearance.

• The prompt given can be text, graphics or any expression.

• InputString takes notebook options. The default settings include WindowFloating->False, WindowSize->All and WindowTitle->None.

• InputString by default puts up a dialog in the middle of the main display screen. Explicit settings for WindowMargins override this.

• The option FieldSize can be used to specify the size of the field used for input.

• InputString[prompt] is equivalent to InputString[prompt, ""].