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Chapter 16: Programming
The TI-86 distinguishes
between uppercase and
lowercase letters in program
names. For example,
,
ABC
Abc
, and
abc
would be three
different program names.
Writing a Program on the TI-86
A program is a set of expressions, instructions, or both, which you enter or download.
Expressions and instructions in the program are executed when you run the program.
You can use most TI-86 features in a program. Programs can retrieve and update all
variables stored to memory. Also, the program editor menu has inputàoutput commands,
such as
and
, and program control commands, such as
Input
Disp
8
The PRGM Menu
NAMES
EDIT
program
program editor
names menu
Creating a Program in the Program Editor
To begin writing a program, select
menu (8 '). The program
menu are displayed. ALPHA-lock is on. Enter a
NAMES
program name from one to eight characters long,
beginning with a letter. To edit an existing program, you
can select the name from the
from the
EDIT
PRGM
prompt and
Name=
PRGM
menu.
PRGM NAMES
,
,
, and
.
If
Then
For
While
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