Literal Number
A literal number is the base-10 representation of a real number as an integer, as a fixed-point decimal number, or in exponential notation. Use the Literal Number segment whenever you see a reference to a literal number in a syntax diagram.
Syntax
Literal Number
| Element | Description | Restrictions | Syntax |
|---|---|---|---|
| digit | Integer in range 0 through 9 | Must be an ASCII digit | Literal entered from the keyboard. |
Usage
You cannot include
comma ( , ) or blank (ASCII 32) character. The unary
plus ( + ) or minus ( - ) sign can
precede a literal number, mantissa, or exponent.
You cannot include non-ASCII digits in literal numbers, such as the Hindi numbers that some nondefault locales support.
You cannot include non-ASCII digits in literal numbers.