Vector

Vector[ a, b, ... ] represents a coordinate or vector with the given components.

Usages

`Vector[ a, b, ... ]` or `Vector[ {a, b, ...} ]`

Vector[ a, b, ... ] represents the coordinate or vector (a, b, ...). The components can also be given as a list. Any number of components is allowed.

Example	in	rendered
A coordinate with two components.	`Vector[ x, y ]`	$\left(x, y\right)$
The components as a list.	`Vector[ {x, y} ]`	$\left(x, y\right)$

Options

`Name`

A name that is displayed before the coordinates. The name must be text, such as Text[`A`] or BoldText[A].

Syntax	Example	rendered
`Vector[ a, b, ..., Name=>name ]`	`Vector[ x, y, Name=>BoldText[A] ]`	$\mathbf{A}\left(x, y\right)$
	Vector[ x, y, z, Name=>Text[`A`] ]	$\text{A}\left(x, y, z\right)$

`Orientation`

Whether the vector is a row vector ('Horizontal') or a column vector ('Vertical'). For some audiences, the orientation affects how the vector is displayed and how it is used in calculations.

Syntax	Example
`Vector[ a, b, ..., Orientation=>'Horizontal' ]`	`Vector[ x, y, Orientation=>'Horizontal' ]`

Details

Vector only represents the coordinate or vector; in a script, it is not changed.
Column vectors: CartesianVector[ a, b, ... ] represents a column vector: CartesianVector[ 3, 4 ] is displayed as $\begin{pmatrix}3\\4\end{pmatrix}$ . Calculations with column vectors, such as Simplify[ CartesianVector[3, 4] + CartesianVector[1, 1] ], give a Vector with Orientation=>'Vertical', displayed as $\begin{pmatrix}4\\5\end{pmatrix}$ .

Vector

Vector

Vector[ a, b, ... ] or Vector[ {a, b, ...} ]

Name

Orientation

`Vector[ a, b, ... ]` or `Vector[ {a, b, ...} ]`

`Name`

`Orientation`