Variable Support


There are several quick fixes that do useful things for variables in Mathematica code.

Assign to Local Variable

The Assign to local variable quick fix introduces a new local variable and makes an assignment. Place the cursor before an expression, for example, before the Sin[x], as in the following.

Assign to variable

After the quick fix, the result should appear as below.

Assign to variable

Extract to Local Variable

The Extract to local variable quick fix introduces a new local variable and makes an assignment to the current selection. It also replaces other instances of the selection with the local variable. Select an expression, for example, before the Sin[x], as in the following.

Extract to variable

After the quick fix, the result should appear as below.

Extract to variable

Localize Variable

The Localize variable quick fix makes a variable into a local variable. Select a variable that is not a local variable, for example, the y, as in the following.

Localize variable

After the quick fix, the result should appear as below.

Localize variable