Return elements of list as independent objects in global environment
There is special function for mapping list to environment: > obj <- list(a=1:5, b=2:10, c=-5:5) > ls() [1] “obj” > list2env(obj,globalenv()) <environment: R_GlobalEnv> > ls() [1] “a” “b” “c” “obj” P. S. It is my comment provided as an answer