The underline character (_) represent spaces in the output. The last three entries are examples of physical quantity inputs. The last table entry shows the output when the unit in the format specifier is in conflict with the input unit.
format string | argument(s) | resulting string |
---|---|---|
score= %2d%% | 87 | score= 87% |
level= \n%7.2e V | 0.03642 | level= 3.64e2 V |
Name: %s, %s. | Smith John | Name: Smith, John. |
Temp: %05.1f %s | 96.793 Fahrenheit | Temp: 096.8 Fahrenheit |
String: %10.5s. | Hello, World | String:_____Hello. |
%5.3f | 5.67 N | 5.670 N |
%5.3{mN}f | 5.67 N | 5670.000 mN |
%5.3{kg}f | 5.67 N | 5.670 ?kg |