Existing Screen Cell
Character Being Applied
Result
Final Attributes
| INK | |
| PAPER | |
| BRIGHT | |
| FLASH |
Attribute Byte
| Decimal | |
| Binary | |
| Hex |
Bitmap Bytes
| Row | Binary | Dec | Hex |
|---|
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ZX Spectrum Display Effects Explorer
Explore how the ZX Spectrum combines an existing screen character with a character being printed. Experiment with OVER, INVERSE, transparent attributes, contrast, BRIGHT and FLASH.
Pixel Operations
OVER
INVERSE
Character Tools
What is happening?
Example Spectrum BASIC
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