Short
 
Standard data type: 16 bit signed

Syntax

Dim variable As Short

Description

16-bit signed whole-number data type. Can hold values from -32768 to 32767.

Example

  Dim x As Short = CShort(&H8000)
  Dim y As Short = CShort(&H7FFF)
  Print "Short Range = "; x; " to "; y

Output:
Short Range = -32768 to  32767


Dialect Differences

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

Differences from QB

  • The name "short" is new to FreeBASIC, however they are the same as integers in QB

See also