LongInt
 
Standard data type: 64 bit signed

Syntax

Dim variable As LongInt

Description

A 64-bit signed whole-number data type. Can hold values from -9 223 372 036 854 775 808 to 9 223 372 036 854 775 807. Corresponds to a signed QWORD.

Example

  Dim x As LongInt = &H8000000000000000
  Dim y As LongInt = &H7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
  Print "LongInt Range = "; x; " to "; y

Output:
LongInt Range = -9223372036854775808 to  9223372036854775807


Dialect Differences

  • Not available in the -lang qb dialect unless referenced with the alias __Longint.

Differences from QB

  • New to FreeBASIC

See also