format

NAME

format - declare a picture format with use by the write() function


SYNOPSIS

format


DESCRIPTION

Declare a picture format with use by the write() function. For example:


    format Something = 

        Test: @<<<<<<<< @||||| @>>>>>

              $str,     $%,    '$' . int($num)

    .

    $str = "widget";

    $num = $cost/$quantiy;

    $~ = 'Something';

    write;



See the perlform manpage for many details and examples.