◄Syntax► ◄Details► ◄Example► ◄Contents► ◄Index► ◄Back► ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ASC returns a numeric value that is the ASCII code for the first character in the argument stringexpression$. ASC(stringexpression$) Usage Notes ■ If the argument stringexpression$ is null, BASIC generates the run-time error message, "Illegal function call."