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Reference > Language > Functions > Characters > Isascii

isAscii()

[Characters]

Description

Analyse if a char is Ascii. Returns true if thisChar contains an Ascii character.

Syntax

isAscii(thisChar)

Parameters

thisChar: variable. Allowed data types: char

Returns

true: if thisChar is Ascii.

Example Code

if (isAscii(myChar)) {  // tests if myChar is an Ascii character
  Serial.println("The character is Ascii");
}
else {
  Serial.println("The character is not Ascii");
}