That is the long version of how you can see that info :)

Well yeah, but the "short version" isn't much use inside a program.

For the rest.

  1. I know. The OP may not, be he also may not notice replies to me;
  2. when the OP asks about bits I think you can do no more than take him at his word.

    Generally, when people are concerned with the size of integers or numbers, they ask about them, not bits.

nvsize='12';

96-bit reals? I've encountered 32-bit, 64-bit, 80-bit and 128-bit, but never 96-bit. There isn't even an IEEE standard for those is there?

Googling for "96-bit reals" turned up exactly 3 hits.

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

In reply to Re^3: How to find out if it is 32bit or 64bit windows? by BrowserUk
in thread How to find out if it is 32bit or 64bit windows? by Anonymous Monk

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