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LEN()

len%= LEN(word$)
len% = LEN(array[])
len% = LEN(word$, bKerning%)



The LEN command returns the number of characters in(length of) a string.

LEN(array[]) can also be used as an abbrevation for BOUNDS(array[], 0).

The version with the bKerning parameter returns the width of a string in pixels if it would be printed with PRINT.

Sample:
 
a$="Super"
b=LEN(a$)
PRINT b, 100, 100 // Prints '5'
SHOWSCREEN
MOUSEWAIT


Output:
5

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