BASIC FUNCTIONS
SECTION 5.4
5.4.2
CHAR
Function CHAR specifies the character set.
Syntax CHAR n[,I] O<n<4
Examples CHAR 2,I
This will output double width text in inverse video if I>O.
Remarks In graphics mode only there are five different character
sets, with CHAR O being the default set.
I is the inverse parameter. If it is zero then the
characters are normal. If it is non zero then inverse video
is displayed.
CHAR 0
CHAR
CHAR 2
CHAR 3
. CHAR 4
produces a small 7 x 5 pixel character set
defaulted to after a SCREEN 1 statement.
is the standard 9 x 7 character set.
are double width characters.
are double height characters •
are double height and double width characters.
N.B. Each time character size is changed, the cursor is
re-located to the upper left-hand comer.
NOTE: CHAR has no effect in text mode.
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