Specifications

Commands - 13
CHR$
String Function
SYNTAX: n$ = CHR$(m)
n$ = CHR$(m,n)
PURPOSE: To convert an ASCII code to its character equivalent. Also, to return a string of like characters.
REMARKS: The CHR$ function returns the one–character string with ASCII code m. CHR$ is commonly used to
send a special character to the screen or printer.
The second syntax will generate a string of n characters all with the character m. This is useful for
printing graphics. It can be used to simulate SPACE$ and STRING$ in other BASICS.
CHR$(65,10) is equal to STRING$(10,65)
CHR$(32,14) is equal to SPACE$(14)
RELATED: ASC, STR$, VAL
EXAMPLE: PRINT CHR$(65)
A
PRINT CHR$(36,10)
$$$$$$$$$$
ERROR: <Data negative>– for m,n
<Data> 255> – for m,n
<Out of string space> if n>available string space