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ABAP
The Data Types CHAR and C have a fixed length. To define a variable of the length 1, use this syntax:.
DATA c(1) TYPE C.
c = 'A'.
Java
A char is the Java Data Type for a single character.
Size: 8 Bit.
char c;
c = 'A';
char d = 'A';
char e = '\n';
See also
Data Type, Casting, String