Using Value Class Definitions

Value class definitions contain information about values that belong to a particular class. All value classes fall into one of two categories: simple values, such as integers and real numbers, which do not contain other values, or composite values, such as lists and records, which do. Each of the value class definitions in this chapter provides information in one or more of the following categories:

Literal Expressions
Properties
Elements
Operators
Commands Handled
Reference Forms
Coercions Supported

In addition, some value class definitions end with notes that provide additional information. For an example of a definition that includes each of these categories, see List.