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Asc Function

This standard VB function returns an integer corresponding to the ANSI code of the first character in the specified string.

Syntax

Asc(string)

Returns

An integer corresponding to the ANSI code of the first character in the argument.

Usage

To change an ANSI code to string characters, use Chr.

Example

This example asks the user for a letter and returns its ANSI value.

Sub Button_Click
   Dim userchar As String
   Dim ascVal as Integer
   userchar = "Z"
   ascVal = Asc(userchar)
End Sub

See Also

Chr Function