NAME

format - declare a picture format with use by the write function

SYNOPSIS

format

Declare a picture format with use by the write function. For example:

    format Something = 
	Test: @<<<<<<<< @||||| @>>>>>
	      $str,     $%,    '$' . int($num)
    .

    $str = "widget";
    $num = $cost/$quantity;
    $~ = 'Something';
    write;

See the perlform manpage for many details and examples.