5.2.3 Symbol definition directives

Symbol definition directives specify symbols for the data that is used when writing to source modules. With these, the data value specifications are made clear and the details of the source module are easier to understand.

Symbol definition directives indicate the symbols of values used in the source module to the assembler.

The following symbol definition directives are available.

Table 5.10

Symbol Definition Directives

Directive

Overview

.set

Defines a name

.equ

Defines a symbol