> Why not actually try assembling some code, so you'll know for > sure? Because I've gotten used to the h'FF' syntax and don't have a problem. I was only pointing out a potential problem I saw, and did qualify it with "as far as I know". If someone wants to know for sure, let THEM do the homework. Maybe my manual is old (didn't check that either. You can if you really care.), but on page 91 of DS33014G is shows the H'FF' and 0xFF syntaxes as the only two choices for specifying hexadecimal constants assuming hex isn't the default radix. > Here, I'll write some for you: > > list p=pic16C54 > movlw 0ffh > end Well, did it work? Or do you not consider it worth your time to chase this either? ***************************************************************** Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu