Choosing an Input Style
Nonstandard data values require an input style that has more
flexibility than column input.
You
can use formatted input, which combines the features of column
input with the ability to read both standard and nonstandard
data.
Whenever you encounter raw data
that is organized into fixed fields, you can use
-
column input to read standard data only
-
formatted input to read both standard and nonstandard data.
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