Simplified Segments

[Lupus]

In the MASM reference, Simplified Segments Directives (.CODE, .DATA, etc.) are said to only be applicable to 32 bit assembly. However, I have seen several 64 bit examples where these directives are allowed. What's going on?

[Gunther]

Lupus,

In the MASM reference, Simplified Segments Directives (.CODE, .DATA, etc.) are said to only be applicable to 32 bit assembly. However, I have seen several 64 bit examples where these directives are allowed. What's going on?

the simplified directives are valid not only for 32 but also for 16 or 64 bit. You can take a look at this thread for example.

[Lupus]

Thanks Gunther.

[Lupus]

Gunther. Do you know why the MASM reference would list the directives for 32 bit only?

[Gunther]

Lupus,

Gunther. Do you know why the MASM reference would list the directives for 32 bit only?

I don't know. But what is certain is that MASM will continue to be maintained and developed. This obviously does not apply to documentation.

[Lupus]

Thanks again Gunther.

[Gunther]

You're welcome.