This function calculates the value shifted left by the specified number of bits.

Syntax

BITLSHIFT(value, shift_amt)

Arguments

This function has the following arguments:

Argument	Description
value	Refers to a value that you want to shift.
shift_amt	Refers to a number of bits to be shifted by.

Remarks

Shifting a number left is similar to adding zeros (0) at right end of the binary representation of that number. If shift_amt is a negative number, then the value will be shifted to right.

Data Types

Accepts numeric data for both arguments. Returns numeric data.

Examples

BITLSHIFT(3,5) gives the result 96.

BITLSHIFT(1,4) gives the result 16.

Version Available

This function is available in Spread for Windows Forms 11.0 or later.