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2.15. shell:printf, printf

Abstract

formats and prints the specified output

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shell:printf [ --help ] { format } { arguments }

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Table 2.15, “shell:printf Arguments” describes the command's arguments.
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Table 2.15. shell:printf Arguments
ArgumentInterpretation
--help Displays the online help for this command
format The output format pattern to use
arguments The arguments for the given format pattern
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