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# getchar

Purpose
Get the UTF code of the first character of a text string.
Synopsis
`function getchar(s:string):integer`
Argument

s | A text string

Return value
UTF code or 0 if the string is empty.
Further information
The compiler will replace the function call by a numerical constant if the function is applied to a constant string.
Related topics
getchar.
Parent Topic Predefined functions and procedures

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