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FORMAT

[FX-870P/VX-4]

Purpose

Format a floppy disk.

Format

FORMAT

Explanation

  1. Formats the floppy disk in the connected disk drive, preparing it for use.
  2. All existing data on the disk is erased during formatting.
  3. On the FX-870P/VX-4, no options are available for disk size.
  4. On the FX-890P and Z-1, the /6, /9, and /M options are supported for selecting different disk format sizes.

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