| Introduction | MTB Statements | File System | Compiler | Applications | Reference Guide | Index |
| Overview | Creating MTB Source Programs | Compiling MTB Programs | Compiler Directives | Special Characters
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The following special characters may be included as the first character of a source statement. Each character causes a distinct action by the MTB compiler. These characters, which may appear in any section of the source program, are:
| Character | Action |
|---|---|
| # | Forces a form feed on the compiler output |
| * | On/off switch for source code printout. First occurrence turns the listing off, second occurrence turns it back on. |