Referring to Labels

For a label operand, you can use the name of a label. For long branches (such as b and bl instructions) you can also use function names. For bla and la instructions, use absolute addresses.

For other branches, you must use the name of a label. For example,

• b @3 - correct syntax for branching to a local label
• b red - correct syntax for branching to external function red
• bl @3 - correct syntax for calling a local label
• bl red - correct syntax for calling external function red
• bne red - incorrect syntax; short branch outside function red
  Note: You cannot use local labels that have already been declared in other functions.