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The LINE INPUT
command takes a complete line of text entered
by the user and assign it to a string variable. Unlike the INPUT
command, which stops at the first comma or space, LINE INPUT
reads all the characters until the user presses enter.
Typically, you precede the LINE INPUT
command with a message
that tells the user what to enter. When the user presses enter,
the entire line of text typed is assigned to the variable specified
after the LINE INPUT
command.
The variable containing the captured string can be used later in the program for various operations, such as printing the value, comparing it to other strings, or manipulating it further.
The LINE INPUT
is especially useful when you want to capture
sentences or longer texts, which may contain spaces, commas, and
other special characters. It does not impose restrictions on the
format of the input, allowing the user to enter any type of
character. It is a command that is easy to use and understand.
LINE INPUT "Type a line ", a$ PRINT a$
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If you have encountered a problem using this command, if you think there is a bug or the explanation is unclear, please open an issue for this keyword on GitHub. Thank you!