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Printf Command: Store Formatted Message In Variable
Use for store formatted message in variable with Printf. Exact CLI syntax to store formatted message in variable using Printf.
When to use this: Use for store formatted message in variable with Printf.
Command Syntax
printf -v <myvar> <"This is %s = %d\n" "a year" 2016>printf -v <myvar> <"This is %s = %d/n" "a year" 2016>Command Breakdown
-v- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to store formatted message in variable using Printf.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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