Format Parameters
The following table lists recommended names and functionality for parameters that are used to format or to generate data.
| Parameter | Functionality |
|---|---|
| As Data type: Keyword |
Implement this parameter to specify the cmdlet output format. For example, possible values could be Text or Script. |
| Binary Data type: SwitchParameter |
Implement this parameter to indicate that the cmdlet handles binary values. |
| Encoding Data type: Keyword |
Implement this parameter to specify the type of encoding that is supported. For example, possible values could be ASCII, UTF8, Unicode, UTF7, BigEndianUnicode, Byte, and String. |
| NewLine Data type: SwitchParameter |
Implement this parameter so that the newline characters are supported when the parameter is specified. |
| ShortName Data type: SwitchParameter |
Implement this parameter so that short names are supported when the parameter is specified. |
| Width Data type: Int32 |
Implement this parameter so that the user can specify the width of the output device. |
| Wrap Data type: SwitchParameter |
Implement this parameter so that text wrapping is supported when the parameter is specified. |
