To avoid interference with low level input processing, the escape character may not be set to any of the following symbols:
| Description | Symbol | Reserved as |
|---|---|---|
| single quote | ' |
Word delimiter |
| double quote | " |
Word delimiter |
| reverse quote | ` |
Character string |
| blank | ( ) |
Word separator |
| comma | , |
Word separator |
| equal sign | = |
Word separator |
| ampersand | & |
Section header |
| commercial at | @ |
Algebra sub-header |
| percent sign | % |
Dataset sub-header |
| question mark | ? |
Help |
| exclamation mark | ! |
Graphics sub-header |
| dollar sign | $ |
Shell commands |
| number sign | # |
Minimal abbreviation |
| asterisk | * |
Comment lines |
| smaller than | < |
Input redirection |
| larger than | > |
Output redirection |
| round brackets | () |
Formulae |
| square brackets | [] |
Matrix indices |
| curly brackets | {} |
Formula evaluation |
[The escape character is initially set to \\.]
Formatted on 21/01/18 at 16:55.