[text] As String, what is the [ ] for?

[Zytan]

In the code on this page: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/
ms171728.aspx it shows:

Delegate Sub SetTextCallback([text] As String)

What is the purpose of [ ] surrounding 'text'?

I've done some quick tests and found nothing differs when i use it, or
not.

thanks,

Zytan

 

[Zytan]

Since this mutiliated my thread title, I will show it here:
[text] As String, what is the [ ] for?

In the code on this page:http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/
ms171728.aspx it shows:

Since this also mutilated my url, i will show it again:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms171728.aspx

Zytan

 

[Andrew Morton]

In the code on this page: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/
ms171728.aspx it shows:

Delegate Sub SetTextCallback([text] As String)

What is the purpose of [ ] surrounding 'text'?

I've done some quick tests and found nothing differs when i use it, or
not.

Isn't it for when you "want" to use a reserved word as a variable name, the
same as in SQL?

Andrew

 

[Guest]

It's not required for your example, but in general it's purpose is to allow
you to use reserved words as identifiers.
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[Zytan]

Isn't it for when you "want" to use a reserved word as a variable name, the

same as in SQL?

Thank you, Andrew!!!

Zytan

 

[Zytan]

It's not required for your example, but in general it's purpose is to allow

you to use reserved words as identifiers.

Thanks, David!

Zytan