The char() function converts a number between 0 and 255 to its corresponding ASCII character equivalent.
Syntax
char(num.exp) |
Parameter(s)
num.exp |
Number between 0 and 255 to be converted to the corresponding ASCII character equivalent. Numbers over 255 are adjusted into the range 0 to 255 by taking the number modulo 256. |
Description
NOTE |
The arguments in the char() function must be numeric otherwise the [b16] run-time warning message displays. |
Example(s)
This causes the terminal to beep once.
crt char(7) |
This concatenates an escape with a k and assigns it to string.
string = char(27):"k" |
This creates a constant at compile time to reference attribute marks.
equ am to char(254) |
See Also
crt Statement, BASIC Functions, Numeric Expressions, print Statement, rem() Function, seq() Function, Statements and Functions