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====== ugBASIC User Manual ======

===== PEEKW  =====

===== SYNTAX =====
     = PEEKW( address )

==== PURPOSE ====


''PEEKW'' is a command that allows you to "peek" into 
your computer's memory. In practice, it allows you to read the value stored 
in a specific memory cell.

When using ''PEEKW'', you give the command the memory ''address'' you want to know 
the contents of. The command will then return the numeric value (a word) 
stored at that address.

''PEEKW'' allows you to read data directly from memory, without going 
through the normal program variables. On some systems, it is possible to 
read the state of input/output ports using ''PEEKW''. With caution, 
''PEEKW'' can be used to access memory reserved for the operating system,
or the ugBASIC program. Although it is generally discouraged, as it can 
cause system instability or crashes, it can also speed up some operations.

The use of ''PEEKW'' is highly dependent on the computer architecture and 
operating system. Valid memory addresses and the meaning of the values
read may vary from one system to another. Improper use of ''PEEKW'' can cause 
damage to your system or corrupt data. It is important to have a thorough 
understanding of how your computer works before using this command.



==== EXAMPLE ====
    x = PEEKW(1024)


==== ABBREVIATION ====
   PEEK


==== AVAILABLE ON ====


==== SEE ALSO ====
[[PEEK]] [[PEEKD]] 

==== ALIAS FOR ====
[[D!PEEK]] 

==== ANY PROBLEM? ====
If you have encountered a problem using this command, if you think there is a bug or the explanation is unclear, please [[https://github.com/spotlessmind1975/ugbasic/issues/new?title=ISSUE ON PEEKW|open an issue]] for this keyword on GitHub. Thank you!===== POWERED BY =====

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