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How do I use the java.util.Formatter class to format output?

Created May 8, 2012

John Zukowski

There are at least three ways to generate formatted output:

  • Use the format() method of an instance of Formatter.
  • Use the format()/printf method of an OutputStream, as in System.out.format("The time is %tT.", Calendar.getInstance());
  • Use the format() method of String, as in String.format("Today is %1$tm %1$te,%1$tY", Calendar.getInstance());