Alternative circle routine

The function is used in PRINT and LPRINT statements to print or output a number of space characters.

SPC()

• count designates the number of column spaces to move the cursor in a PRINT statement.

Usage:

• When used in a PRINT statement,
  • is the number of space characters to print, overwriting existing characters.
  • If is greater than the number of columns left in the current row, remaining space characters are printed on the next row.
• When used in a PRINT # statement,
  • is the number of space characters to output.
  • If is less than or equal to zero, the function has no effect.

Example: Using SPC to space a text print. "123456789" "abc" ; (3) ; "123" 123456789 abc 123

• PRINT, PRINT #
• LPRINT, STRING$
• TAB, SPACE$