How to use integer in formatting string resource? [duplicate]

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I have this type of string:

<string name="temperature">%1$s °C</string>

How can i use integer in the place where variable should be instead of string? I've seen docs and found info only about string and double

To add to the above comment, decimal number identifier that is d works well with integers and if you keep your code as is, it will still work because integer will be typecasted to string within the limits of casting ofcourse — gtxtreme
– gtxtreme, Commented Sep 2, 2021 at 7:59
You should wrap it in a try-catch construct to know exactly why this happens but I use it and it works for me normally — gtxtreme
– gtxtreme, Commented Sep 2, 2021 at 8:06

Absar Ahmad · Accepted Answer · 2021-09-02 08:07:38Z

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use this in your XML file to convert integer into a string:

<string name="my_name">Text here num %1$d</string>

and then in your java file call the XML string resource like this:

getString(R.string.my_name), getResources().getInteger(R.integer.num1)));

that way the %d gets replaced by the integer you pass in the getString.

answered Sep 2, 2021 at 8:02

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@Dante313 didn't my solution worked for you?

Dante313 · Accepted Answer · 2021-09-02 08:15:16Z

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In Android somehow %1$d designed for Int type. %1$f designed for Double type.

answered Sep 2, 2021 at 8:15

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