# * statement

The * (asterisk) statement is used as
a remark. Text after this statement is ignored.

**Synonyms:** !, rem

## Syntax

```
* comments
```

## Example(s)

This example illustrates using
the * statement to add remarks or comments.

```
*
* Init Customer Counter
*
 customer.count = 0
*
* Open Customer File
*
 open...
```

## See also

- [Relational operators](https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/relational-operators/)
- [rem statement](https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/rem-statement/)
- [Reserved characters](https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/reserved-characters/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/asterisk-statement/ - part of the D3Codex reference.