Description:
Generate a formatted string in Java.
Syntax:
format (s,…)
Note:
The function converts data of any type into a formatted string in Java; parameter … is the parameter of string s.
Parameter:
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s |
A string |
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… |
The format parameter of the specified string |
Example:
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format("my name is %s","wind") |
my name is wind |
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format("this is %f",9552.21) |
this is 9552.210000 |
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format("this is %d",-2) |
this is -2 |
Return value:
A string
Format specifiers in Java:
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Format Specifier |
Conversion Applied |
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%s |
String |
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%c |
Character |
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%b |
Boolean |
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%d |
Decimal integer |
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%x |
Integer hexadecimal |
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%o |
Octal integer |
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%f |
Decimal floating-point |
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%a |
Floating-point hexadecimal |
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%e |
Scientific notation |
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%g |
Causes Formatter to use either %f or %e, whichever is shorter |
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%h |
Hash code |
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%% |
Inserts a percent sign |
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%n |
Inserts a newline character |
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%tx |
Datetime (x is a suffix to describe the portion and precise format of the time or date desired) |