Precision Specifier

Java-Precision Specifier

Precision Specifier A precision specifier can be applied to the %f, %e, %g, and %s format specifiers, among others. It follows the minimum field-width specifier (if there is one) and consists of a period followed by an integer. Its exact meaning depends upon the type of data to which it is applied. When you apply … Read more…

Java-Minimum Field Width Specifier

Minimum Field Width Specifier An integer placed between the % sign and the format conversion code acts as a minimum field-width specifier. This pads the output with spaces to ensure that it reaches a certain minimum length. If the string or number is longer than that minimum, it will still be printed in full. For … Read more…