How can I format numbers in shell scripts?
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How can I format numbers in shell scripts?
You can use the printf command to format numbers in shell scripts. For example, printf '%.2f ' 3.14159 will format the number to two decimal places.
What if I want to add leading zeros?
You can specify the width in printf. For instance, printf '%05d ' 42 will output 00042.
Can I format large numbers with commas?
Yes, you can use awk for that. For example, echo 1234567 | awk '{printf "% ", $1}' will format it with commas.
Are there any other formatting options I should know about?
Absolutely! You can format numbers as hexadecimal, octal, or even in scientific notation using printf.
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