Access to each bit of an integer

How can I access to each bit in an integer type or byte? For example, suppose that we want to set the 2nd bit of a byte to 1 and first bit to zero. How can I do so? Thanks

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  • : How can I access to each bit in an integer type or byte? For example, suppose that we want to set the 2nd bit of a byte to 1 and first bit to zero. How can I do so? Thanks
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    The quickest way is to use the logical AND, OR, XOR. OR is then used as an addition, AND as a subtraction, and XOR as a switch. Each bit is represented by its decimal code:
    [code]
    Bit Code
    1 $01 // Hexidecimal numbers
    2 $02
    3 $04
    4 $08
    5 $10
    6 $20
    7 $40
    8 $80
    [/code]
    To access a single bit use the AND:
    [code]
    i := $55 and $01; // i contains least significant bit
    [/code]
    To set a specific bit use the OR:
    [code]
    i := i or $02; // i second least significant bit is set
    [/code]
    Switching a bit:
    [code]
    i := i xor $01; // the least significant bit either cleared if set
    // or set if it was cleared
    [/code]
    To subtract a bit, use AND with the complement bit mask. The complement bit mask is all bits set, except the ones you want to clear.
    [code]
    i := i and ($FF-$08); // removes the 4th bit
    [/code]
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