.short pseudo-op

Purpose

Assembles expressions into consecutive halfwords.

Syntax

Item Description
.short Expression[,Expression,...]

Description

The .short pseudo-op assembles Expressions into consecutive halfwords. Halfword alignment occurs unless the current section is a DWARF section.

Parameters

Item Description
Expression Represents expressions that the instruction assembles into halfwords. The Expression parameter cannot refer to the contents of any register. If the Expression value is longer than a halfword, it is truncated on the left.

Examples

The following example illustrates the use of the .short pseudo-op:


.short 1,0x4444,fooble-333,0