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SINGLE ​


Standard data type: 32 bit floating point

Syntax ​

` dim variable as Single

`

Description ​

Single is a 32-bit, floating point data type used to store decimal numbers. They can hold positive values in the range 1.401298e-45 to 3.402823e+38, or negative values in the range -1.401298e-45 to -3.402823e+38, or zero (0). They contain at most 24 bits of precision, or about 6 decimal digits.

They are similar to Double data types, but less precise.

Examples ​

start GeSHi

vb
'Example of using a single variable.

Dim a As Single
a = 1.9857665
Print a

Sleep

end GeSHi

Differences from QB ​

  • None

See also ​

  • Double More precise float type
  • Csng
  • Table with variable types overview, limits and suffixes

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