$asc is used to return the ASCII character code number for a specified character.

Synopsis

$asc(<char>)

Switches

None

Parameters

charThis would be any special character, letter, or number that you wish to retrieve the ASCII code for.

Example

Echo the ASCII code for the letter A to the active window

//echo -a $asc(A)

Echo the ASCII code for the number 7 to the active window

//echo -a $asc(7)

Compatibility

Added: mIRC v4.5

Added On: 30/06/96

See also

• $chr