ItemSize (Built-in Mathematica Symbol)

ItemSize is an option for Grid, Column, and related constructs that specifies the sizes to allow for items.

Algebraic Number Fields (Mathematica Tutorial)

Mathematica provides representation of algebraic numbers as Root objects. A Root object contains the minimal polynomial of the algebraic number and the root number—an integer ...

CapForm (Built-in Mathematica Symbol)

CapForm[type] is a graphics primitive that specifies what type of caps should be used at the ends of lines, tubes, and related primitives.

DualSystemsModel (Built-in Mathematica Symbol)

DualSystemsModel[ss] gives the dual of the StateSpaceModel object ss.

Optional and Default Arguments (Mathematica Tutorial)

Sometimes you may want to set up functions where certain arguments, if omitted, are given "default values". The pattern x_:v stands for an object that can be omitted, and if ...

DotProduct (Vector Analysis Package Symbol)

DotProduct[v_1, v_2] gives the dot product of the two 3-vectors v_1, v_2 in the default coordinate system. DotProduct[v_1, v_2, coordsys] gives the dot product of v_1 and v_2 ...

InverseCDF (Built-in Mathematica Symbol)

InverseCDF[dist, q] gives the inverse of the cumulative distribution function for the symbolic distribution dist as a function of the variable q.

Greek Letters (Mathematica Guide)

Mathematica allows Greek letters to be fully integrated into symbol names, strings, and graphics—and to be entered from palettes or using keyboard shortcuts. Mathematica ...

ControlPlacement (Built-in Mathematica Symbol)

ControlPlacement is an option for Manipulate, TabView, and other control objects that specifies where controls should be placed.

LabelStyle (Built-in Mathematica Symbol)

LabelStyle is an option for formatting and related constructs that specifies the style to use in displaying their label-like elements.