<< Operator ("M" Reference)

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The << operator functions as a left-shift operator.

Operator Description

The << operator accepts either the Byte or Binary type for its left operand. Its right operand must be the Integer type or one of its subtypes. The << operand shifts its first operand left by the number of bits specified by its second operand.