Mathematica is a modular software system in which the kernel which actually performs computations is separate from the front end which handles interaction with the user. The ...

ControlType is an option for Manipulate and related functions that specifies what type of controls should be displayed.

Content in a Mathematica notebook is organized in cells. Each cell has a cell bracket that appears along the right edge of the notebook window. Markings on a cell bracket ...

Check Balance expands the selection to cover the nearest pair of matched bracketing characters.

Kernel Configuration Options opens a dialog to add, remove, or edit kernel configurations.

AutorunSequencing is an option for Manipulate that specifies how autorun should use the controls provided.

SynchronousUpdating is an option for Manipulate, Dynamic, and related functions that specifies whether or not to evaluate their contents synchronously.

TrackedSymbols is an option to Refresh, Manipulate, and related functions that specifies which symbols should trigger updates when their values are changed.

ViewVertical is an option for Graphics3D and related functions which specifies what direction in scaled coordinates should be vertical in the final image.

Mathematica 8 introduces numerous new usability features, including a whole new paradigm for entering input using free-form linguistics that no longer require even ...