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AIX Version 4.3 Assembler Language Reference

.short Pseudo-op

Purpose

Assembles expressions into consecutive halfwords.

Syntax

.short Expression[,Expression,...]

Description

The .short pseudo-op assembles Expressions into consecutive halfwords. Halfword alignment occurs as necessary.

Parameters

Expression Represents expressions that the instruction assembles into halfwords. The Expression parameter cannot refer to the contents of any register. If the Expression value is longer than a halfword, it is truncated on the left.

Examples

The following example illustrates the use of the .short pseudo-op:

.short 1,0x4444,fooble-333,0

Related Information

Pseudo-ops Overview.

The .byte pseudo-op, .long pseudo-op, .vbyte pseudo-op.

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