6.63 EXPONENT — Exponent function

Description:

EXPONENT(X) returns the value of the exponent part of X. If X is zero the value returned is zero.

Standard:

F95 and later

Class:

Elemental function

Syntax:

RESULT = EXPONENT(X)

Arguments:

X	The type shall be REAL(*).

Return value:

The return value is of type default INTEGER.

Example:

          program test_exponent
            real :: x = 1.0
            integer :: i
            i = exponent(x)
            print *, i
            print *, exponent(0.0)
          end program test_exponent