Miscellaneous Statements

Dim (DI)

Defines the size of arrays or matrices, and the maximum length of string variables.

Execute (EXE)

Causes a string to be compiled and executed as if it were a command or statement entered from the keyboard.

Form

Formats output or input for both display and internal files.

Option (OPT)

Defines the programmer's choices for three available options. Arrays may start with zero or one; sorts may handle either letters or numbers first; decimals and commas may be printed in the standard American format, or they may use the inverted European style.

Randomize (RA)

Resets the random number generator to a new seed (initial) value.

Rem

Used for remarks (an exclamation point (!) at the beginning of a line serves a similar purpose).