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(c) Read( ): It reads string values as input.
(d) ReadNumber( ): It reads numeric values as input.

(e) Clear( ): It clears the output window of all text.
Remember:
• To display a combination of string and numeric values in the output window, use a ‘ + ’ sign
between the values. For example, Marks = 89

TextWindow.Writeline(“Your marks are = ” + Marks)
• You must press the Enter key after typing the required text or number for the Read( ) and
ReadNumber( ) methods to allow Small Basic to accept the input.

Math Library Functions
Small Basic provides a Math Library that contains various functions to perform calculations in
programs. Some of these functions are described in the table given below.
Function Explanation Example

It compares two numbers and returns
Math.Max(Num1, Num2) Math.Max(55, 68) = 68
the greater of the two numbers.
It compares two numbers and returns
Math.Min(Num1, Num2) Math.Min(55, 68) = 55
the smaller of the two numbers.

Math.Pi It returns the value of pi (π). Math.Pi = 3.14159265358979
It returns an integer that is less than or
Math.Floor(Num) Math.Floor(34.6) = 34
equal to the specified decimal number.
It returns the remainder when the
Math.Remainder first number is divided by the second Math.Remainder(25,6) = 1
(Num1, Num2)
number.

Working With Programs in Small Basic Program
To create a new Small Basic program:

1. Open Small Basic. 2
2. On the Toolbar, click the New button.
A blank Editor window opens. 3

3. Type the required code.
To save a program:

1. On the Toolbar, click the Save button in the File
group.
2. In the Save As dialog box, type the name for the
program in the File name box.
2 3. Click the Save button.

3 Small Basic saves the program with the extension .sb.

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