out statement

The out statement outputs a single ASCII character derived from a numeric expression in the range of 0 through 255, which indicates its corresponding position in the ASCII table.

Syntax

out num.exp

Parameter(s)

num.exp Expression whose result is converted to its ASCII character equivalent.

Description

num.exp must evaluate to a decimal number. It is evaluated and adjusted (mod(expression,256)) to a value between 0 and 255. The corresponding ASCII character displays on the terminal.

Example(s)

This prints char(7) and rings the terminal bell.

out 7