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INPUT@

[Undocumented]

Purpose

Restricts input to a maximum number of characters. No question mark is displayed as a prompt.

Format

INPUT@n; variable

Example

INPUT@3; age
INPUT@10; A$

Parameters

1. n: Maximum number of characters allowed for input (1 to 250).
2. variable: Numeric or string variable to receive the input.

Explanation

1. Functions like INPUT, but limits the number of characters the user can type to a maximum of n characters.
2. Unlike the standard INPUT statement, no question mark ? prompt is displayed.
3. The maximum value of n is 250 characters.
4. This command is useful for creating formatted input screens where input fields have a fixed maximum width.

See

• INPUT
• INKEY$
• INPUT$