describe

describe( 
[ s_symbol ] 
) 
=> t

Description

Prints information about the symbol s_symbol. If the symbol has a function definition, information on the argument list and other available details will be printed. If the symbol has a variable definition, information about its value and function will be printed. If the function is called without any arguments, the help message will be printed.

Arguments

Value Returned

Examples

describe('append)
Symbol append has a function definition.
Its argument list is (g_general g_general "gg")
This is a built-in function.
=> t

Related Topics

Core Functions