Always forgetting the Java String formatting specifiers? Or maybe you never took the time to learn. Here's a reference of the various flags you can use.

Have you tried to read and understand Java’s String format documentation? I have and found it nearly impenetrable. While it does include all the information, the organization leaves something to be desired.

This guide is an attempt to bring some clarity and ease the usage of string formatting in Java. You may also want to take a look at What's New in Java 8.

String Formatting

The most common way of formatting a string in java is using