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Format Field Types

   

Format     Meaning
@<<<<<      Left-justified field.
@>>>>>      Right-justified field.
@|||||      Centered field.
@####.##      Numeric field with given decimal digits, right justified.
In each case, the number of special characters defines the number of spaces allotted for the field in the report.
          

   
    
    
  








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