What does the # symbol in some of the script files mean?

[.Raptor.]

So looking at and editing some scripts, I saw a # in front of some of the modifiers, what does that mean?

 

[Mister Analyst]

So looking at and editing some scripts, I saw a # in front of some of the modifiers, what does that mean?

The hash symbol # means that line of code has been converted to a comment and is no longer active. The game will skip that single line of code and will not execute it.

 

[.Raptor.]

The hash symbol # means that line of code has been converted to a comment and is no longer active. The game will skip that single line of code and will not execute it.

Thank you sir!

 

[Louella]

It's also useful to point out that in some of hoi4's files, the # is used to spell out section headings as a form of ascii art, and depending on the width/wraparound options of your text editor, it may not appear readable.

 

[bitmode]

It's also useful to point out that in some of hoi4's files, the # is used to spell out section headings as a form of ascii art, and depending on the width/wraparound options of your text editor, it may not appear readable.

I believe those are primarily for editors with minimaps:

 

[C0RAX]

I believe those are primarily for editors with minimaps:
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Yep they make navigating larger files much easier, even better when you turn on syntax highlighting so they stand out even more