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printf − format and print data
printf
FORMAT [ARGUMENT]...
printf OPTION
Print ARGUMENT(s) according to FORMAT.
−−help |
display this help and exit |
−−version
output version information and exit
FORMAT controls the output as in C printf. Interpreted sequences are:
\" |
double quote |
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\0NNN |
character with octal value NNN (0 to 3 digits) |
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\\ |
backslash |
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\a |
alert (BEL) |
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\b |
backspace |
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\c |
produce no further output |
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\f |
form feed |
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\n |
new line |
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\r |
carriage return |
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\t |
horizontal tab |
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\v |
vertical tab |
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\xNNN |
byte with hexadecimal value NNN (1 to 3 digits) |
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\uNNNN |
character with hexadecimal value NNNN (4 digits) |
\UNNNNNNNN
character with hexadecimal value NNNNNNNN (8 digits)
%% |
a single % |
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%b |
ARGUMENT as a string with ’\’ escapes interpreted |
and all C format specifications ending with one of diouxXfeEgGcs, with ARGUMENTs converted to proper type first. Variable widths are handled.
Written by David MacKenzie.
Report bugs to <bug-sh-utils@gnu.org>.
Copyright
© 2000 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software; see the source for copying
conditions. There is NO warranty; not even for
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The full documentation for printf is maintained as a Texinfo manual. If the info and printf programs are properly installed at your site, the command
info printf
should give you access to the complete manual.
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