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{{Distinguish|flag variable|flag register}}

A '''flag''' or an '''indicator bit''' (also known as a '''condition code bit''') is a hardware [[signal]] that indicates a specific condition or state has been met by a certain component. Flags are often used by subsequent components to determine the course of action that must be taken. Some processors have a dedicated storage space for such flags called a [[flag register]]. While a microprocessor might have many internal flags, they are not always made accessible to the software running.

== Application ==
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== Common flags ==
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== Access to flags ==
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[[Category:Microprocessor flags]]
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	A '''flag''' or an '''indicator bit''' (also known as a '''condition code bit''') is a hardware [[signal]] that indicates a specific condition or state has been met by a certain component. Flags are often used by subsequent components to determine the course of action that must be taken. Some processors have a dedicated storage space for such flags called a [[flag register]]. While a microprocessor might have many internal flags, they are not always made accessible to the software running.		A '''flag''' or an '''indicator bit''' (also known as a '''condition code bit''') is a hardware [[signal]] that indicates a specific condition or state has been met by a certain component. Flags are often used by subsequent components to determine the course of action that must be taken. Some processors have a dedicated storage space for such flags called a [[flag register]]. While a microprocessor might have many internal flags, they are not always made accessible to the software running.