Slider [x]
represents a slider with setting x in the range 0 to 1.
takes the setting to be the dynamically updated current value of x, with the value of x being reset if the slider is moved.
Slider [x,{xmin,xmax}]
represents a slider with range xmin to xmax.
Slider [x,{xmin,xmax,dx}]
represents a slider that jumps in steps dx.
Slider [x,{{e1,e2,…}}]
represents a slider in which equally spaced intervals correspond to successive settings ei.
Slider [x,{{{e1,w1},{e2,w2},…}}]
uses intervals of relative widths wi for the ei.
Slider
Slider [x]
represents a slider with setting x in the range 0 to 1.
takes the setting to be the dynamically updated current value of x, with the value of x being reset if the slider is moved.
Slider [x,{xmin,xmax}]
represents a slider with range xmin to xmax.
Slider [x,{xmin,xmax,dx}]
represents a slider that jumps in steps dx.
Slider [x,{{e1,e2,…}}]
represents a slider in which equally spaced intervals correspond to successive settings ei.
Slider [x,{{{e1,w1},{e2,w2},…}}]
uses intervals of relative widths wi for the ei.
Details and Options
- Slider […] displays in a notebook as a horizontal slider that can be manipulated interactively.
- Slider [Dynamic [x]] will reset the value of x when the slider is moved; Slider [x] will not.
- Slider [n,{nmin,nmax,dn}] jumps to integer positions if nmin and dn are integers. »
- Slider [x,{xmin,xmax,dx}] in general jumps to positions given by Range [xmin,xmax,dx]. »
- Slider [x] represents a slider running from left to right.
- Slider [x,{xmax,xmin}] with xmax > xmin represents a slider running from right to left. »
- If the value of the slider is outside the range given, it will be displayed at one of the ends.
- Slider [x,{0,1,dx}] displays at position x, even if this is not a multiple of dx.
- In Slider [x,{{e1,e2,…}}], the ei can be any expressions, not just numbers. »
- The following options can be given:
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- Possible settings for Appearance include Tiny , Small , Medium , and Large , as well as typically some other settings such as "UpArrow" and "DownArrow".
- Appearance->"Labeled" displays the current value of the slider as an editable label.
- The settings for BaseStyle are appended to the default style typically given by the "Slider" style in the current stylesheet.
- Slider [] is equivalent to Slider [0.5].
- The resulting slider can be finely manipulated by holding down the key (or on Macintosh) while dragging the mouse. This causes the slider to move at 1/20 the rate of the mouse. The slider can be even more finely manipulated by also holding the and/or keys.
Examples
open all close allBasic Examples (3)
A slider set at in the default range to :
A slider with its value updated dynamically:
A slider with integer values in the range to :
Scope (5)
Use the range to , increasing when going from left to right:
A slider with range to , increasing when going from right to left:
Use only integer variable values:
Use rational steps:
Use slider increments of π:
Use a symbolic range:
Use a list of possible values:
Change the relative width corresponding to each possible value:
Options (20)
Appearance (4)
Different sizes:
Add a label:
Special arrow appearances are available on some platforms:
Use dynamic appearance, based on whether Round [x] is or :
AutoAction (2)
By default, no slider values change until you click in the slider area:
By setting AutoAction , the slider values change as the mouse moves over the slider area:
Background (2)
Change the background colors:
Change the background color dynamically:
BaselinePosition (2)
Align with the surrounding text:
Dynamically change the baseline position:
ContinuousAction (2)
By default, variables are continuously updated:
Setting ContinuousAction to False makes variables update only when the slider is released:
Enabled (2)
Exclusions (1)
Exclude values from the range:
ImageMargins (1)
By setting ImageMargins , you make the slider area larger:
ImageSize (4)
Use preset values:
Or use any values:
By setting the second element, you can also control the height reserved by the slider:
A fully custom image size:
Applications (2)
Selecting the n^(th) prime:
Selecting the n^(th) digit in the decimal expansion of π:
A color selector:
Possible Issues (1)
Appearances provided by the operating system may be different or unavailable on other platforms:
Generic appearances are available on all platforms:
Neat Examples (1)
Randomly sized sliders:
Tech Notes
Related Workflows
- Make Forms with Sliders and Other Controls ▪
- Build a Manipulate
Text
Wolfram Research (2007), Slider, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Slider.html (updated 2008).
CMS
Wolfram Language. 2007. "Slider." Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Wolfram Research. Last Modified 2008. https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Slider.html.
APA
Wolfram Language. (2007). Slider. Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Retrieved from https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Slider.html
BibTeX
@misc{reference.wolfram_2025_slider, author="Wolfram Research", title="{Slider}", year="2008", howpublished="\url{https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Slider.html}", note=[Accessed: 04-January-2026]}
BibLaTeX
@online{reference.wolfram_2025_slider, organization={Wolfram Research}, title={Slider}, year={2008}, url={https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Slider.html}, note=[Accessed: 04-January-2026]}