Special Form Entry: QUOTE

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Special Form Entry: QUOTE

Name

quote

Class

Special Form

Syntax

(quote expr)
'expr

Arguments and Values

  • expr: any expression; not evaluated

Description

Returns expr without evaluating it.

Evaluation Rules

No subform evaluation occurs.

Return Values

Returns expr.

Side Effects

None.

Exceptional Situations

Malformed syntax is erroneous.

Examples

  • (quote A) => A
  • '(1 2) => (1 2)

Compatibility

Stable across vendors.

Notes

Quote shorthand is defined in chapter 2.

Availability

  • AutoCAD 2026: documented (per Autodesk reference page).
  • BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible (no contradicting page found).
  • Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.