Single Data Type

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Definition:

Single variables, sometimes called single-precision floating-point variables, are 32-bit numbers, which require 4 bytes of storage. The floating-point number format allows for storage of fractional numbers.

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Note: Single-precision floating-point variables consist of a sign (1 bit), an exponent (8 bits), and the mantissa (23 bits plus an additional implied bit).

Type-declaration character:

! (ANSI character 33)

See Also:

Double Data Type
Data Types

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