The following table shows the atoms functions, with a description of the purpose of each.
| Programming element | Description |
|---|---|
| GlobalAddAtom | This function adds a character string to the global atom table and returns a unique value, known as an atom, that identifies the string. |
| GlobalDeleteAtom | This function decrements the reference count of a global string atom. |
| GlobalFindAtom | This function searches the global atom table for the specified character string and retrieves the global atom associated with that string. |
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