COMMAXw.d Format
Writes numeric values with a period that separates
every three digits and a comma that separates the decimal fraction.
| Category: |
Numeric |
| Alignment: |
right |
Syntax
Syntax Description
- w
-
specifies the width
of the output field. This argument is optional.
Default:6
Range:1–32
Tip:Make w wide enough
to write the numeric values, the commas, and the optional decimal
point.
- d
-
specifies the number
of digits to the right of the decimal point in the numeric value.
Range:0–31
Requirement:must be less than w
Details
The COMMAX
w.
d format
writes numeric values with a period that separates every three digits
and with a comma that separates the decimal fraction.
Comparisons
The COMMA
w.
d format
is similar to the COMMAX
w.
d format, but the COMMAX
w.
d format reverses the roles
of the decimal point and the comma. This convention is common in European
countries.
Example
put @10 sales commax10.2;