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A.5 Data Type Measurements

Most of the time, if you choose the proper C data type for each object in your program, you need not be concerned with just how it is represented or how many bits it uses. When you do need such information, the C language itself does not provide a way to get it. The header files `limits.h' and `float.h' contain macros which give you this information in full detail.

A.5.1 Computing the Width of an Integer Data Type    How many bits does an integer type hold?

A.5.2 Range of an Integer Type    What are the largest and smallest values that an integer type can hold?

A.5.3 Floating Type Macros    Parameters that measure the floating point types.

A.5.4 Structure Field Offset Measurement    Getting measurements on structure types.

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A.5.1 Computing the Width of an Integer Data Type		How many bits does an integer type hold?
A.5.2 Range of an Integer Type		What are the largest and smallest values that an integer type can hold?
A.5.3 Floating Type Macros		Parameters that measure the floating point types.
A.5.4 Structure Field Offset Measurement		Getting measurements on structure types.