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#### 2.4.4 Semicolon

Syntax: `;<<text>>`

A semicolon introduces characters that are to be ignored, such as comments. The semicolon and all characters up to and including the next newline or end of file are ignored.

• Examples of Semicolon |  |
• Notes about Style for Semicolon |  |
• Use of Single Semicolon |  |
• Use of Double Semicolon |  |
• Use of Triple Semicolon |  |
• Use of Quadruple Semicolon |  |
• Examples of Style for Semicolon |  |