PROMPT

PROMPT


PROGRAM Index Level PWR
Syntax PROMPT character.expression
Category BASIC
Type Statement
Description indicates the single character to display during subsequent "input" statements which prompt for input from the keyboard.

The default prompt character is "?" (question mark). The prompt character remains defined until another "prompt" statement is executed.
Options
See Also statements & functions INPUT prompt characters
Example prompt ""

This statement sets the prompt character to null so that no character is output when an "input" statement is executed. This is useful when working with serial devices.
Warnings If a string is passed to "prompt", all characters beyond position 1 are ignored.
Compatibility D3 7.0 R83 AP
PROGRAM Index Level PWR