h6. [[Programmer's Reference Manuals]] h6(. » [[*Commands]] h6((. » *Format h2. *Format h4. Use This *Command repairs a new floppy disc for use, or erases a used disc for re-use. h4. Syntax *Format _drive_ [_format_ [_disc_name_]] [Y] h4. Parameters |<^{width:8em}. _drive_|<^. Number of the disc drive (0 – 3)| |<^. _format_|<^. Type of disc format required (available types [[Floppy Disc Formats|here]])| |<^. _disc_name_|<^. Name of new disc| |<^. Y|<^. No prompt for confirmation required| h4. Notes The default disc format to use is 'F'. This format offers improved file management and reduced file fragmentation. h4. See also * [[Floppy Disc Formats]] * [[*Compact|*Compact]]