Chr - VBScript

Chr

Overview

The Chr command in VBScript converts an ASCII code to its corresponding character. This can be useful for various tasks, such as displaying special characters in a text output or working with character-based operations.

Syntax

Chr(number)

Parameters:

• number: Integer value representing the ASCII code of the character to be obtained.

Options/Flags

None.

Examples

• Displaying a special character:

WScript.Echo Chr(13) & "New line"

• Generating a string with repeated characters:

Dim str
str = String(10, Chr(42)) 'String of 10 asterisks
WScript.Echo str

Common Issues

None.

Integration

• With the String function: The Chr command can be used with the String function to create strings filled with specific characters.
• With other character-based functions: The Chr command can be used with other character-based functions in VBScript, such as Asc (converts a character to its ASCII code) or Left (extracts a specified number of characters from the left of a string).

Related Commands

• Asc: Converts a character to its ASCII code.
• Left: Extracts a specified number of characters from the left of a string.