Pwershell -f switch

John Darby
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I have a Powershell example from Powershell.com which came as a snippet via email. I am having a dense moment and cannot find more details on the use of the -f switch?

PS> '{0:N0}' -f (8GB/12KB)
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Commented:
-f is a format parameter. you can read more about it here

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee692795.aspx
David CarrMessaging Administrator
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-f is Format Operator to control output
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