| Keyword | Abbreviation | Token (hex) | Version(s) | Classification |
| LEN | none | C3 | 1.0+ | Function |
LEN ( string )
| Parameters | Type | Legal Value(s) | Default Value | Note(s) |
| string | String | any | | |
| Returns | Type | Value(s) | Note(s) |
| number | Integer | 0 to 255 | |
Returns the number of characters in a text string.
The LEN function simply returns the number of characters in the given string. Useful for testing or manipulating strings.
TYPE MISMATCH ERROR is generated if a numeric expression or variable is supplied as a "string".
Examples:
PRINT LEN("")
0
READY.
PRINT LEN("65")
2
READY.
PRINT LEN(65)
?TYPE MISMATCH ERROR
READY.
PRINT LEN(STR$(65))
3
READY.
PRINT LEN(CHR$(65))
1
READY.
PRINT LEN(HEX$(65))
4
READY.
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