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Which of the following format specifiers is used to print a string in printf or sprintf?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
PHP - Output and String Handling
Which of the following format specifiers is used to print a string in printf or sprintf?
A%d
B%c
C%s
D%f
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify the string format specifier

    The %s specifier is used to print strings in printf or sprintf.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other specifiers

    %c is for single characters, %d for integers, %f for floats, so %s is correct for strings.

  3. Final Answer:

    %s -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Format specifier %s = string [OK]
Quick Trick: Use %s to print strings in printf/sprintf [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using %d or %f for strings
  • Confusing %c with %s
  • Omitting the % sign

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