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= Mainwin Summary=

==Mainwin Basics ==
* The mainwin is a text window, with no graphics, or other distractions. 
* You can use it to do some serious computer work.
 
==Variables == 
* You can exchange information with the users of your programs with the help of variables.
* Use the **input** command to get information from the user and place it into a variable.
* Print variables the same way you print text.
* Variables don't need to be defined before you can use them.
* Use the **+** symbol or the **;** symbol to add text and variables together.

==Comments ==
* Add comments with REM at the start of a line.
* Use an apostrophe to add comments at the start of a line, or at the end of a line. 


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