Compiler Syntax Check: Better reporting of errors

[IdeasVacuum]

When the compiler syntax check finds an error (most often a typo), it should give information on what it has found to be wrong.

I have a good example just now:

Line 1: Syntax error.

That does not tell you what fault has been found, but since a fault has been found, why not report it?

....... by the way, this is Line 1:

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;;08/07/2015 12:09:30

As a comment line only, you would not expect any syntax error. I am thinking in this case there may be an issue with a non- printed character/string, such as a BOM. Would be nice to know what the compiler knows