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CharToNum Function
Syntax
the charToNum of <character> or
charToNum(<char>)
Description
The charToNum function returns the equivalent numerical (ASCII) value of a character.
Notes
This function is useful for determining the case (upper or lower) of a character: uppercase letters have ASCII values from 65 to 90; lowercase letters have ASCII values from 97 to 122.
Examples
Create a field and name it "text". Now create a button, name it "CharToNum", and add the following handler to the button's script:
on mouseUp
put the CharToNum of field "text"
end mouseUp
Type a letter, number, or punctuation mark in the field, then click on the button. The equivalent ASCII value appears in the Message Box.
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