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TAB

Syntax

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PRINT TAB <value>;

TAB is not a statement, but a PRINT modifier. It is used to move the cursor to a specific column. The ZX Spectrum screen has 32 columns, numbered from 0 to 31.

When TAB is used, the cursor moves to the specified column. If the current position is already past the requested column, the cursor moves to that column on the next line.

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PRINT TAB 10; "Hello"

The above example will print "Hello" starting at column 10 of the current row.

Remarks

  • This modifier is Sinclair BASIC compatible.
  • If the value is 32 or more, it is taken modulo 32.

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