To declare the data type of a variable, use the colon operator right after the name of the variable. : Variable Declare « Data Type « Flash / Flex / ActionScript

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Flash / Flex / ActionScript » Data Type » Variable Declare

To declare the data type of a variable, use the colon operator right after the name of the variable.

 



package{

  import flash.display.Sprite;

  

  public class Main extends Sprite{

    public function Main(){

        var x:Number;

        var name:String = "Mims";

        

        x = 42;    // No problem

        x = -13;   // No problem

        x = 3.141; // No problem



    }

  }

}

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