filename is a quoted string that follows the normal MS-DOS naming conventions. If filename already exists, the file will be written over. If the extension is omitted, .bas will be used.
The a option saves the file in ASCII format. Otherwise, GW-BASIC saves the file in a compressed binary format. ASCII format takes more space on the diskette, but some diskette access commands (for example, the MERGE command and some MS-DOS commands, such as TYPE) may require an ASCII format file.
The p option protects the file by saving it in an encoded binary format. When a protected file is later run or loaded, any attempt to list or edit it fails. When the p option is used, make an additional copy under another name or diskette to facilitate future program maintenance.
Examples:
The following command saves the file com2.bas in the ASCII format:
SAVE "COM2", A
The following command saves the file prog.bas in binary format, and protects access:
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Answer:
Ctrl + A -- Select all contents of the page.
Ctrl + B -- Bold highlighted selection.
Ctrl + C -- Copy selected text.
Ctrl + X -- Cut selected text.
Ctrl + N -- Open new/blank document.
Ctrl + O -- Open options.
Ctrl + P -- Open the print window.
Ctrl + F -- Open find box.
SAVE Command
Purpose:
To save a program file on diskette.
Syntax:
SAVE filename,[,a]
SAVE filename,[,p]
Comments:
filename is a quoted string that follows the normal MS-DOS naming conventions. If filename already exists, the file will be written over. If the extension is omitted, .bas will be used.
The a option saves the file in ASCII format. Otherwise, GW-BASIC saves the file in a compressed binary format. ASCII format takes more space on the diskette, but some diskette access commands (for example, the MERGE command and some MS-DOS commands, such as TYPE) may require an ASCII format file.
The p option protects the file by saving it in an encoded binary format. When a protected file is later run or loaded, any attempt to list or edit it fails. When the p option is used, make an additional copy under another name or diskette to facilitate future program maintenance.
Examples:
The following command saves the file com2.bas in the ASCII format:
SAVE "COM2", A
The following command saves the file prog.bas in binary format, and protects access:
SAVE "PROG", P
I think you may understand it clearly??