Reference for Processing version 1.2. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know.
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| Name |
char |
| Examples |
char m; // Declare variable "m" of type char
m = 'A'; // Assign "m" the value "A"
int n = '&'; // Declare variable "n" and assign it the value "&" |
| Description |
Datatype for characters, typographic symbols such as A, d, and $. A char stores letters and symbols in the Unicode format, a coding system developed to support a variety of world languages. Each char is two bytes (16 bits) in length and is distinguished by surrounding it with single quotes. Character escapes may also stored as a char. For example, the representation for the "delete" key is '377'. The first time a variable is written, it must be declared with a statement expressing its datatype. Subsequent uses of this variable must not reference the datatype because Processing will think the variable is being declared again. |
| Syntax |
char var
char var = value |
| Parameters |
| var |
variable name referencing the value |
| value |
any character |
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| Usage |
Web & Application |
| Related |
String
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Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT
