Mathematica > Dynamic Interactivity > Generalized Input > Placeholder
BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

Placeholder

Placeholder[name]
represents a placeholder labeled with name that indicates a place to type.

Placeholder[]
gives the empty placeholder .

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  • Tab moves from one placeholder to the next in an expression.

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Basic Examples (3)Basic Examples (3)

Create a grid of placeholders which can be tabbed through and typed into:

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Create a grid of named placeholders:

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Create a formula with named placeholders:

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