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10 global declaration pseudo-instruction (.global) – Epson S5U1C62000A User Manual

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S5U1C62000A MANUAL

(S1C60/62 FAMILY ASSEMBLER PACKAGE)

CHAPTER 5: ASSEMBLER

5.7.10 Global Declaration Pseudo-Instruction (.global)

Instruction format

.global

:

Symbol to be defined in the current file, or symbol already defined in other module
• One or more spaces or tabs are necessary between the instruction and the symbol.

Sample description:

.global GENERAL_SUB1

Function

Makes global declaration of a symbol. The declaration made in a file with a symbol defined converts
that symbol to a global symbol which can be referred to from other modules. Prior to making refer-
ence, declaration has to be made by this instruction on the side of the file that is going to make the
reference.