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Using String Delimiters in Commands

The character used to delimit strings in CA Ideal commands is shown as either an apostrophe (') or slash (/). You can use any special character as a string delimiter in a command except:

• The currently defined command delimiter; semicolon (;) is the installed default.
• The currently defined comment character; colon (:) is the installed default.
• Asterisk (*).

National characters - In the USA, these are:

• At sign (@).
• Pound sign (#).
• Dollar sign ($).

You must use the same character consistently to delimit strings in a command.

To display the currently defined command delimiter character and comment character, use the DISPLAY SESSION OPTIONS command.