Using shortform notation

As an alternative to the hash (#) notation, you can use shortform notation. With shortform notation, you use a number to specify the format of the numeric variable, for example:

Format: 3.2

This format string displays three digits before the decimal point and two digits after. This format string is equivalent to the ###.## format specification. You can also include engineering units with shortform notation, for example:

Format: 6.0EU

This format string displays six digits before the decimal point and no digits after. The number is displayed with engineering units (if specified). This format string is equivalent to the ######EU format specification.

You cannot use padding or left justification with shortform notation.

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