A tag of the CHAR (Character) data type has a length of 8 bits and occupies one BYTE of memory.
The CHAR data type stores a single character in ASCII coding. You can find information on the encoding of special characters under STRING.
The following table shows the value range of the CHAR data type:
| Length (bits) | Format | Value range | Example of value inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ASCII characters | ASCII character set | 'A', CHAR#'A' |