Mathematica > Core Language > Defining Variables and Functions > Attributes > Unprotect
BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

Unprotect

Unprotect[s1, s2, ...]
removes the attribute Protected for the symbols .

Unprotect["form1", "form2", ...]
unprotects all symbols whose names textually match any of the .

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  • A typical sequence in adding your own rules for built-in functions is Unprotect[f];definition;Protect[f].
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