# MI_ReadByte

## Syntax

  `#include <nitro/mi.h>`
  `u8 MI_ReadByte( const void* address );`

## Arguments

`address` | Address to read byte data from (pointer)

## Return Values

Contents of the memory at the specified address (u8).

## Description

This function acquires as u8 data the contents of the memory at the `address` that is specified by a `const void` type pointer.

This function ensures compatibility with previous versions. Currently, this is just an inline function that reads `data` by treating `address` as a u8 pointer.

## See Also

`MI_WritedByte`

## Revision History

2008/07/09 Revised the reference to match current specifications.
2004/04/06 Revised the description in line with changing the type of the argument address to `const void*`.
2004/03/30 Initial version.

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