*print-array* (ANSI and GNU Common Lisp Document)

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#### 22.4.16 *print-array* [Variable]

#### Value Type::

a generalized boolean.

#### Initial Value::

implementation-dependent.

#### Description::

Controls the format in which arrays are printed. If it is false, the contents of arrays other than strings are never printed. Instead, arrays are printed in a concise form using `#<` that gives enough information for the user to be able to identify the array, but does not include the entire array contents. If it is true, non-string arrays are printed using `#(...)`, `#*`, or `#nA` syntax.

#### Affected By::

The implementation.

#### See Also::

Sharpsign Left-Parenthesis, Sharpsign Less-Than-Sign