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| Syntax |
\literal.string\
num.expression \ num.expression |
| Category | BASIC |
| Type | Reserved Character |
| Description |
marks the beginning or ending of a literal string in FlashBASIC or is the "remainder" operator.
Generally, it does not matter which types of quotes are used on literals (strings). Some instructions, such as "heading" and "footing" do impose certain restrictions on their use. |
| Options | |
| See Also | conv-case CASING CASING string.expression string expressions FOOTING HEADING quotes |
| Example |
1) if answer = \quit\ then stop
The backslash can be used anywhere a single-quote or double-quote is used. 2) execute \list md heading "'lc'md listing'l'\ Typically, the backslash is used when executing a TCL string expression in FlashBASIC. The Access "heading" statement requires the use of both single-quotes, as options, and double-quotes. |
| Warnings | |
| Compatibility | D3 7.0 AP R83 |
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