in reply to -> Is Optional ?

See Fat Comma. You can use a comma instead.

Oops, sorry ... I was informed by higher minds than me, that I misread the question and confused -> with =>. Mea Culpa Mea Culpa Mea Maxima Culpa. TGIF :-)

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