Longint fields are coded in 32 bits, which provides a range of values between - 2,147,483,648 and + 2,147,483,648. It is also possible to use those bits to store 32 distinct boolean values such as Yes/No, True/False, or Male/Female Ñ values that would usually be associated with check boxes or radio buttons in a form. It is also possible to extend that method to store multiple-choice data by using more than one bit.





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