A quick reference guide to PICO-8 that can be used by beginners

Pico-8 Quick Reference

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Basic Commands
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-ls
-mkdir
-help
-load
-run
-splore
-shutdown

Extended Basic Commands
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-Install_demos
-cd
-save
-resume
-reboot
-keyconfig
-ctrl+l

-Esc key to toggle editor view
    -Toggling Editor View WIL NOT cause you to lose your work
-alt+enter to toggle fullscreen
-alt+f4 or ctrl+e to fastquit
-Note That the Mouse Works in the Editor Screen

Editor
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From left to right:
-Lua Code Editor
-Sprite Editor
-Map Editor
-Sfx Editor
-Music Editor

![https://gist.github.com/Firedingo/eebb92b0972343e7d56a08685c89f70d#file-pico_editor_ui-png](https://gist.github.com/Firedingo/eebb92b0972343e7d56a08685c89f70d/raw/d0cb2acbc1001a7a431e59cd0016934788664960/pico_editor_ui.png)

Functions
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Main Functions
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_init()
END

initialization routine which runs on program startup

_update()
END

called once per update, updates happen once per 30 FPS

_draw()
END

called every frame that's visible

Other Functions
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CLS()
clears the screen

SPR(sprite number, x position, y position, x width, y height, flip x, flip y)
draws the sprite, arguments 4-7 are optional. flip x & y are boolean.

pico_editor_ui.png