This book provides a practical guide to programming in BASIC V on the Acorn Archimedes. Assuming a familiarity with the BBC BASIC language in general, it describes the many new commands offered by BASIC V, already acclaimed as one of the best and most structured versions of the language on any micro.

An essential aid for all Archimedes users, this book will also appeal to existing BBC BASIC users who wish to be conversant with new features of BASIC V. Topics covered include:

- Using the colour palette - WHILE, IF and CASE - Use of mouse and pointer - Local error handling - Operations and String Handling - The Assembler - Control Structures - Matrix Operations - Functions and Procedures - Extended graphics commands - Sound - Programming hints & tips