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Strings::Space Method (Int32)
.NET Framework (current version)
Returns a string consisting of the specified number of spaces.
Assembly: Microsoft.VisualBasic (in Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll)
Parameters
- Number
-
Type:
System::Int32
Required. Integer expression. The number of spaces you want in the string.
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentException | Number < 0. |
The Space function is useful for formatting output and clearing data in fixed-length strings.
This example uses the Space function to return a string consisting of a specified number of spaces.
Dim TestString As String ' Returns a string with 10 spaces. TestString = Space(10) ' Inserts 10 spaces between two strings. TestString = "Hello" & Space(10) & "World"
.NET Framework
Available since 1.1
Silverlight
Available since 2.0
Available since 1.1
Silverlight
Available since 2.0
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