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Skip - Function Summary


Summary:

Returns the series forward or backward from the current position.

Usage:

skip series offset

Arguments:

series - The series argument. (must be: series port)

offset - Can be positive, negative, or zero. (must be: number logic pair)

Description:

For example, SKIP series 1 is the same as NEXT. If skip attempts to move beyond the head or tail it will be stopped at the head or tail.


    str: "REBOL"
    print skip str 3
    OL


    blk: [11 22 33 44 55]
    print skip blk 3
    44 55

Related:

at - Returns the series at the specified index.
back - Returns the series at its previous position.
index? - Returns the index number of the current position in the series.
next - Returns the series at its next position.


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