# SHOWPALETTESTATE System Variable
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**Function Description:**
The SHOWPALETTESTATE system variable is used to control whether to display palettes by SHOWPALETTES command or hide palettes by HIDEPALETTES command.
(Read-Only)
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 1 |
| Range | 0,1 |
**System Variable Value:**
**0:** indicate that there is a palette hidden by HIDEPALETTES command
**1:** indicate that all palettes hidden by HIDEPALETTES command have restored by SHOWPALETTES
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