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

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# NAME

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

# SYNOPSIS

format

# DESCRIPTION

Declare a picture format for use by the `write` function. For example:

        format Something =
            Test: @<<<<<<<< @||||| @>>>>>
                  $str,     $%,    '$' . int($num)
        .

        $str = "widget";
        $num = $cost/$quantity;
        $~ = 'Something';
        write;

See the perlform manpage for many details and examples.

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