$FormatType

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

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.

See Section 2.10.15.

See also: $TextStyle, FormatType.

New in Version 3.