$FormatType

Usage

• $FormatType gives the default format type to use for text that appears in graphics.

Notes

• The default setting for the standard notebook front end is $FormatType = StandardForm.

• The default setting for the text-based front end is $FormatType = OutputForm.

• A common alternative setting is TraditionalForm.

• Box-based format types such as StandardForm and TraditionalForm can be used only when a notebook front end is present.

• $FormatType gives the default value for the FormatType option in graphics.

• New in Version 3.