BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

LengthWhile

LengthWhile[list, crit]
gives the number of continuous elements starting at the beginning of list for which is True.

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LengthWhile can be used on an object with any head, not necessarily List.

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Basic Examples (1)Basic Examples (1)

Find the length of the run of elements below 10:

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Scope (1)Scope (1)

Generalizations & Extensions (1)Generalizations & Extensions (1)

Applications (1)Applications (1)

Properties & Relations (3)Properties & Relations (3)

Possible Issues (1)Possible Issues (1)

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Length Position TakeWhile

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