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## 2.1.1 Readtables

Syntax information for use by the Lisp reader is embodied in an object called a readtable. Among other things, the readtable contains the association between characters and syntax types.

The next figure lists some defined names that are applicable to readtables.

    *readtable*                    readtable-case
    copy-readtable                 readtablep
    get-dispatch-macro-character   set-dispatch-macro-character
    get-macro-character            set-macro-character
    make-dispatch-macro-character  set-syntax-from-char

Figure 2-1. Readtable defined names

## 2.1.1.1 The Current Readtable

## 2.1.1.2 The Standard Readtable

## 2.1.1.3 The Initial Readtable

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