This Natural profile parameter controls the translation of a quotation
mark (") within a Natural text constant. It takes effect at
compilation time only.
| Possible settings | ON |
Each quotation mark within a text constant is output as a single apostrophe. | |
|---|---|---|---|
OFF |
Quotation marks within text constants are not translated, they are output as quotation marks. | ||
| Default setting | ON |
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| Dynamic specification | yes | ||
| Specification within session | yes | ||
| Applicable statements | OPTIONS |
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| Applicable command | TQMARK |
Option of system command
COMPOPT |
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Note:
Do not confuse quotation mark (") with double
apostrophes (''). Double apostrophes within a text constant are
always output as a single apostrophe ('), regardless of the
setting of the TQMARK parameter.
WRITE 'THERE"S A QUOTATION MARK'
is displayed as: THERE'S A QUOTATION MARK
WRITE 'THERE"S A QUOTATION MARK'
is displayed as: THERE"S A QUOTATION MARK
WRITE 'DOUBLE APOSTROPHES'' OUTPUT IS A SINGLE APOSTROPHE'
is displayed as: DOUBLE APOSTROPHES' OUTPUT IS A SINGLE
APOSTROPHE
