INFO: NAN & INF Internal Representation Specific to Coprocessor (22320)


The information in this article applies to:

  • The C Run-Time (CRT), when used with:
    • Microsoft Visual C++ for Windows, 16-bit edition 1.0
    • Microsoft Visual C++ for Windows, 16-bit edition 1.5
    • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions 1.0
    • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions 2.0
    • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions 4.0
    • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions 5.0
    • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions 6.0
This article was previously published under Q22320

SUMMARY

The internal representation for the values NAN (Not A Number) and INF (Infinity) depend on the numeric coprocessor installed in your computer. For information on these values, refer to the "Numeric Supplement" in the "Intel iAPX Programmer's Reference Manual" for the specific coprocessor.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/2/2003
Keywords:kbCRT kbinfo KB22320
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