Short
Standard data type: 16 bit signed
16-bit signed whole-number data type. Can hold values from -32768 to 32767.
Output:
Syntax
Description
16-bit signed whole-number data type. Can hold values from -32768 to 32767.
Example
Dim x As Short = CShort(&H8000)
Dim y As Short = CShort(&H7FFF)
Print "Short Range = "; x; " to "; y
Dim y As Short = CShort(&H7FFF)
Print "Short Range = "; x; " to "; y
Output:
Short Range = -32768 to 32767
Dialect Differences
- Not available in the -lang qb dialect unless referenced with the alias __Short.
Differences from QB
- The name "short" is new to FreeBASIC, however they are the same as integers in QB
See also