Format
DATA constant1[,constant2,...,constantn]
Description
This statement is used store integer, decimal and string constants in
memory for later retrieval by READ statements. At least one constant must
be specified, although multiples of each type are permitted.
Example
DATA 1,"APPLE",2&,"ORANGES",1.2345
READ A
READ A$
READ B&
READ B$
READ C@
The above statements are equivalent of entering the following code:
A=1
A$="APPLE"
B&=2&
B$="ORANGES"
C@=1.2345
Comments
All DATA Statements must be placed at the beginning of the program, before
all other statement types, except DIM or REM statements (or blank lines).
DIM statements, if specified, must precede all other statements including
DATA statements except REM statements (or blank lines). As long as you
follow these rules, you may specify an unlimited number of DATA statements.
GWBASIC/BASICA does not require quotes around string constants in some
instances. ASIC always requires quotes around string constants.
See Also
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