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@@ -53,3 +53,12 @@ Would output:
 * It is possible to save the command list on `exit;`; this is prompted and guided.
 * The program instances its operation; at `exit;` you will have the option to load a new file or write a new program.
 * A quick help option is available by using the command `h` (semi-colon not required).
+
+**NB:**
+* A double quote can be inserted into the literal by using a backslash immediately beforehand (i.e. `\"`)
+```cs
+set someVar "this literal \" has a value";
+```
+prints
+
+`this literal " has a value`