are expected to be stored in
   the buffer (for instance, 80 for a buffer that holds one output
   line).  Nothing bad will happen if the buffer grows beyond that
   limit, however. In doubt, take <code class="code">n&nbsp;=&nbsp;16</code> for instance.
   If <code class="code">n</code> is not between 1 and <a href="Sys.html#VALmax_string_length"><code class="code"><span class="constructor">Sys</span>.max_string_length</code></a>, it will
   be clipped to that interval.</p>
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