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  Syntax:    .286
 
  Enables assembly of instructions for the 8086 processor plus the
  additional real mode instructions for the 80286 processor, and
  instructions for the 80287 coprocessor. This directive should be used
  only in programs executing on .80286 or 80386 processors.
 
  See Also:  .186, .287, .8086, .8087
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