.comment pseudo-op

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Purpose

Adds arbitrary information to the comment section of the output file.

Syntax
.comment StringConstant | Number

Description

The .comment pseudo-op allows arbitrary information to the output object file. This information is added to the .comment section.

The .comment pseudo-op is typically generated by a cascade compiler. The StringConstant or Number parameter is not interpreted by the assembler and it is not preserved by the ld command.

Parameters

StringConstant
Specifies an arbitrary string to be added to the .comment section of the output file.
Number
Specifies an arbitrary byte value to be added to the .comment section of the output file.