:char FLI Type Descriptor

Summary

Converts between a Lisp character type and a C char type.

Package

keyword

Syntax

:char

Description

The FLI type :char converts between a Lisp character and a C char type.

Notes

If you want an integer on the Lisp side, rather than a character, then you should use (:signed :char) or (:unsigned :char).

See also

:byte
:signed
:unsigned
2.1.4 Character types