LongInt
Standard data type: 64 bit signed
Syntax
`
Dim variable As LongInt
`
Description
A 64-bit signed whole-number data type. Can hold values from -9 223 372 036 854 775 808 to 9 223 372 036 854 775 807. Corresponds to a signed QWORD.
Example
`
Dim x As LongInt = &H8000000000000000
Dim y As LongInt = &H7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Print "LongInt Range = "; x; " to "; y
`
Output:

    LongInt Range = -9223372036854775808 to  9223372036854775807

Dialect Differences

- Not available in the -lang qb dialect unless referenced with the alias `__Longint`.

Differences from QB

- New to FreeBASIC

See also

- `ULongInt`
- `CLngInt`
- `Table with variable types overview, limits and suffixes`