| Directives |
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| Format | SHORT_FORM |
| Description | Use the SHORT_FORM directive to have the compiler input-parsing accept only short variable names (emulation/compatibility mode). Its complementary directive is LONG_FORM which allows long variable names. Programs can be written in either SHORT_FORM or LONG_FORM or in a combination of both and can run in either mode. |
| *Note* | This directive is included for compatibility with other languages. |
| See Also | LONG_FORM Use Long Variable Names, 'SF' System Parameter. |
| Example | SHORT_FORM -:ABCDE$="ABCDE$ IS NOT OK" Error #20: Syntax error ...BCDE$="ABC... (Longvariablenamenotaccepted) -:A$="A$ IS OKAY" -:LONG_FORM -:LONG_NAME$="LONG_NAME$ IS OK" -: |