FILL() Function - Fill String

Syntax

FILL(int{,string}{,ERR=lineref})

Description

The FILL() function generates repeating strings on the fly without the need for a DIM statement.

Parameter

Description

int

Length of returned string, in bytes.

string

String to be returned. If this parameter is not included, the returned string is filled with spaces.

ERR=lineref

Branch to be taken if an error occurs during execution.

Unlike DIM, where the result is initialized with only the first character of string, the FILL() function propagates the full value of string until the desired length is achieved.

Examples

>PRINT FILL(10,"#")
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>PRINT FILL(15,"ABCD")
ABCDABCDABCDABC

See Also

Functions - Alphabetical Listing