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# long

#### Description

Long variables are extended size variables for number storage, and store 32 bits (4 bytes), from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647.

#### Example

        long speedOfLight = 186000L;   // see Integer Constants for explanation of the 'L'

#### Syntax

        long var = val;

- var - the long variable name
- val - the value assigned to the variable

#### See Also

- byte
- int
- unsigned int
- unsigned long
- Integer Constants
- Variable Declaration

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