Readtables (original) (raw)
ANSI Common Lisp 
2 Syntax 2.1 Character Syntax
2.1.1 Readtables
Syntax information for use by the Lisp reader is embodied in an_object_ called a readtable. Among other things, the readtable contains the association between _characters_and syntax types.
The next figure lists some defined names that are applicable to_readtables_.
Readtable defined names
| *readtable* | readtable-case |
|---|---|
| copy-readtable | readtablep |
| get-dispatch-macro-character | set-dispatch-macro-character |
| get-macro-character | set-macro-character |
| make-dispatch-macro-character | set-syntax-from-char |
2.1.1.1 The Current Readtable
2.1.1.2 The Standard Readtable
2.1.1.3 The Initial Readtable