Atari 800 Basic Reference Manual

BYE (B.)
CONT(CON.)
END
2
COMMANDS
Whenever the cursor (D) is displayed on the screen, the computer is ready to ac-
cept input. Type the command (in either Direct or Deferred mode), and press
IDiJ3. This section describes the commands used to clear computer memory
and other useful control commands:
The commands explained in this section are the following:
Format:
Example:
BYE
BYE
BYE
CONT
END
LET
LIST
NEW
REM
RUN
STOP
The current function of the BYE command is to exit BASIC and put the com-
puter in Memo Pad mode. This allows the user to experiment with the keyboard
or to leave messages on the screen without disturbing any BASIC program in
memory. To return to BASIC, press Htih&i;lihh.
Format:
Example:
CONT
CONT
Typing this command followed by a l;ijili;ill causes program execution to
resume. If a l:l;liiM, STOP, or END is encountered, the program will stop until
CONT W1!llilli is entered. Execution resumes at the next sequential line number
following the statement at which the program stopped.
Note: If the statement at which the program is halted has other commands on
the same numbered line which were not executed at the time of the l:l;q.l4'
STOP, or END, they will not be executed. On CONT, execution resumes at the
next numbered line. A loop may be incorrectly executed if.the program is
halted before the loop completes execution.
This command has no effect in a Deferred mode program.
Format: END
Example: 1000 END
This command terminates program execution and is used in Deferred mode. In
Atari BASIC, an END is not required at the end of a program. When the end of
the program is reached, Atari BASIC automatically closes all files and turns off
sounds (if any). END may also be used in Direct mode to close files and turn off
sounds.
Commands 9

Atari 800 Specifications

General

Brand	Atari
Model	800
Category	Desktop
Language	English