Pseudocode Keywords

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INITIALIZE

Back

Indicates a variable created with no value. Can also use DECLARE.

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SET

Back

Indicates a variable is created and set to a value.

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INPUT

Back

Indicates the user will be providing some input.

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READ

Back

Indicates input will come from a file.

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OUTPUT

Back

Indicates that output will appear on the screen.

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DISPLAY

Back

Alternative to output.

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PRINT

Back

Indicates that output will be sent to the printer.

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WRITE

Back

Indicates data will be saved to a file.

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CALCULATE

Back

Indicates the program needs to perform a calculation.

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IF…ELSEIF…ELSE…ENDIF

Back

Used to indicate the program is making a choice and to clearly distinguish the alternative processing paths.