Abstract (Class Keyword)
Specifies whether this is an abstract class.
Usage
To mark a class as abstract, use the following syntax:
Class MyApp.MyClass [ Abstract ]
{ //class members }
Otherwise, omit this keyword or place the word Not immediately before the keyword.
Details
If a class is abstract, you cannot create instances of it.
Effect on Subclasses
This keyword is not inherited.
Default
If you omit this keyword, the class is not abstract.
See Also
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“Class Definitions” in this book
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“Defining and Compiling Classes” in Defining and Using Classes
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“Introduction to Compiler Keywords” in Defining and Using Classes
