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BITOR Function

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Returns a 16-bit binary number in which each bit is set to 1 if the corresponding bit in either binary number1 or binary number2 is 1. The bit is set to 0 only if the corresponding bit is 0 in both binary number1 and binary number2.

Syntax

BITOR(binary number1, binary number2 )

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
binary number1
Required
Numeric
The first 16-bit binary number.
binary number2
Required
Numeric
The second 16-bit binary number.

Return value

16-bit Binary

Example

BITOR(12,6)

Returns 14. The 12 = 0...01100. The 6 = 0...00110. Therefore, BITOR(12,6) = 0...01110.