This is the same as shift left logical (SHL). As shifting left does not involve any sign bit,
logical and arithmetic shifting are the same. The two mnemonics (SAL and SHL) mean
the same and can be used interchangeably.
4.8| Programming Using High Level Language
Constructs
MASM has become easier and very convenient to use ever since it was appended with a
number of high level language constructs. Such constructs are available only for MASM
6.0 and higher versions. They are designated as ‘dot commands’ as they are preceded by
a dot. These constructs make MASM a ‘high level assembler’. A few of these constructs ...
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