Decrement• x-- decreases the value of x by 1, returning the old value of x. • See also: Increment.
Examples Using InstantCalculatorsInitialize a to the value 3. Decrement a using the InstantCalculator and click Calculate to see the result.
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Check the value of a.
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Entering Commands DirectlyYou can paste a template for this command via the Text Input button on the Decrement Function Controller. Decrement a again using the shorthand form.
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Check the value of a.
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Clear the variable definition. Decrement is useful in loops.
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