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diff --git a/lispref/sequences.texi b/lispref/sequences.texi index c1e7f3dc2d0..0982b19c743 100644 --- a/lispref/sequences.texi +++ b/lispref/sequences.texi @@ -462,11 +462,12 @@ existing vector. @end group @end example -When an argument is an integer (not a sequence of integers), it is -converted to a string of digits making up the decimal printed -representation of the integer. This special case exists for -compatibility with Mocklisp, and we don't recommend you take advantage -of it. If you want to convert an integer to digits in this way, use +The @code{vconcat} function also allows integers as arguments. It +converts them to strings of digits, making up the decimal print +representation of the integer, and then uses the strings instead of the +original integers. @strong{Don't use this feature; we plan to eliminate +it. If you already use this feature, change your programs now!} The +proper way to convert an integer to a decimal number in this way is with @code{format} (@pxref{Formatting Strings}) or @code{number-to-string} (@pxref{String Conversion}). |