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The '''apostrophe''' is used to tell the compiler to ignore a statement or programmer comment.
The '''apostrophe''' is used to tell the compiler to ignore a statement or programmer comment.


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Revision as of 00:19, 29 January 2023

The apostrophe is used to tell the compiler to ignore a statement or programmer comment.


Description

  • Allows programmer comments or temporary code removal.
  • REM can also be used to "comment out" a line.
  • QBasic metacommands must be commented either with an apostrophe or REM.
  • $INCLUDE requires an apostrophe before and after the included file name.


Examples

COLOR 11: PRINT "Print this...." ' PRINT "Don't print this program comment!"
Print this....


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