View Word: J

Word Name:

J

Type:

Standard word

Data Stack Signature:

-- index

Return Stack Signature:

--

Availability:

V1.0 V1.1 V1.2

Description:

Returns the outer index when used in a nested DO or FOR loop.

Example:

: TEST ( -- ) 10 0 DO ." Outer loop " I . CR 5 0 DO ." inner loop " J . LOOP CR LOOP ;

In this example the inner loop accesses the index of the outer loop via the word J.

Comment:

none

See Also:

DO FOR LOOP NEXT