11.3.34 char_code/2 [ISO]

Synopsis

char_code(+Char, -Code)

char_code(-Char, +Code)

Code is the character code comprising the printed representation of Char.

Arguments

Char

char

The char whose code is Code.

Code

code

The code corresponding to Char.

Description

Initially, at least one argument must be instantiated.

Exceptions

instantiation_error

Char and Code are both uninstantiated

type_error

Char is not a char or Code is not an integer.

representation_error

Code is not a code.

See Also

atom_codes/2, number_codes/2.