d>The sequence %% outputs a single percent sign.  <p>
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By default the relevant information is output as is. However, with the aid of format modifiers it is possible to change the minimum field width, the maximum field width and justification.<p>
The optional format modifier is placed between the percent sign and the conversion character.<p>
The first optional format modifier is the <em>left justification flag</em> which is just the minus (-) character. Then comes the optional <em>mini