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ExponentStep

ExponentStep
is an option for NumberForm and related functions which determines in what steps exponents are taken to increase when scientific notation is used.

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With ExponentStep->s, all exponents given will be multiples of s.

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Basic Examples (2)

Default formatting to 10 digits:

Restrict exponents to multiples of 6:

Default formatting to 10 digits:

In[1]:=

Out[1]//NumberForm=

Restrict exponents to multiples of 6:

In[1]:=

Out[1]//NumberForm=

Scope (1)

Use ExponentStep with PaddedForm:

EngineeringForm:

ScientificForm: