CHR$ Function Details Syntax CHR$(code) CHR$ is commonly used to send a special character to the screen or printer. For example, you can send a form feed (CHR$(12)) to clear the screen and return the cursor to the home position. CHR$ can also be used to include a double quote (") in a string: Msg$=CHR$(34)+"Quoted string"+CHR$(34) This line adds a double-quote character to the beginning and the end of the string.