Variables

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Converting Numbers to Strings
One of the most common data conversions done by programmers is to convert numeric values to their string equivalent. This tip explains how you can do the conversion in your own macros.

Declaring Variables
Declaring variables in a macro is good programming practice. Here's how to do it and how to make sure they are all declared.

Swapping Two Numbers
When developing a macro, you may need to swap the values in two variables. It's simple to do using the technique in this tip.

Swapping Two Strings
Part of developing macros is learning how to use and manipulate variables. This tip examines a technique you can use to exchange the contents of two string variables.

Understanding Variables
Variables are names that represent other data, and they are a powerful part of any programming language. You can define variables in your macros that hold a wide range of information. This tip describes the various types of variables you can define, along with the data that they can contain.

Understanding Variables in WordBasic Macros
Variables are one of the features of macros that make them powerful and flexible. Learn, through this tip, how WordBasic handles variables.