Convert a Character to a Number

Convert a character into its corresponding numeric ASCII value.

Overview

This operation allows you to convert a single character into its corresponding numeric value based on the ASCII table. ASCII is a standard encoding scheme where numbers represent specific characters, such as letters, digits, and symbols.

Syntax

the character is "{input}"
convert the character to a number

Data

The table below lists the names of the data elements in this operation and indicates which can be renamed in the syntax.

Data NameCan Be Renamed
the characterNo

Parameters

Parameters are placeholders for data. Refer to the table below for details on each parameter in this operation. In the syntax, replace parameters with your own values.

ParameterDescriptionExampleRequired
inputA single character to convert to a number.AYes

Examples

the character is "A"
convert the character to a number
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