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Perl 5 version 22.1 documentation

format

Perl functions A-Z | Perl functions by category | The 'perlfunc' manpage
  • format

    Declare a picture format for use by the write function. For example:

    1. format Something =
    2. Test: @<<<<<<<< @||||| @>>>>>
    3. $str, $%, '$' . int($num)
    4. .
    5. $str = "widget";
    6. $num = $cost/$quantity;
    7. $~ = 'Something';
    8. write;

    See perlform for many details and examples.

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