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@@ -193,6 +193,14 @@ an optional
and an optional
.IR "length modifier" .
.PP
+Overall syntax of format string is:
+.PP
+.in +4n
+.nf
+%[$][flags][width][.precision][length modifier]conversion
+.fi
+.in
+.PP
The arguments must correspond properly (after type promotion) with the
conversion specifier.
By default, the arguments are used in the order