Syntax
PAD(str,len{,padtype{,padchr}}{,ERR=lineref})
Description
The PAD() function pads a specified string.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| str | String to be padded. |
| len | Length of str. |
| padtype | Pad type: "L" (for left justification), "C" (for center justification), or "R" (for right justification). |
| padchr | Pad character, which can be any string. The first character is used to pad new space in the output string. |
| ERR=lineref | Branch to be taken if an error occurs during execution. |
Examples
>PRINT PAD("A",6,"C","-")
--A---
>PRINT PAD("A",6,"R")
A
>PRINT PAD("A",6,"_")
A_____