Invalid character

  • Article

The character can't be used in the current context. This error has the following cause and solution:

  • You probably used an invalid character, such as a bracket or hyphen, as part of a variable name.

    Compare the spelling of the name with its declaration.

For additional information, select the item in question and press F1 (in Windows) or HELP (on the Macintosh).

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