Identifies the beginning of a function and provides information specific to the beginning of a function.
| .bf | Number |
The .bf pseudo-op provides symbol table information necessary when using the symbolic debugger.
The .bf pseudo-op has no other effect on assembly and is customarily inserted by a compiler.
Note: The .function pseudo-op must be used if the .bf pseudo-op is used.
| Number | Represents the absolute line number in the original source file on which the function begins. |
The following example demonstrates the use of the .bf pseudo-op:
.bf 5
The .ef pseudo-op, .function pseudo-op.