R: Vector type as a string

vec_ptype_full {vctrs} | R Documentation

## Vector type as a string

### Description

`vec_ptype_full()` displays the full type of the vector. `vec_ptype_abbr()` provides an abbreviated summary suitable for use in a column heading.

### Usage

    vec_ptype_full(x, ...)

    vec_ptype_abbr(x, ...)

### Arguments

`x` | A vector.
`...` | These dots are for future extensions and must be empty.

### Value

A string.

### S3 dispatch

The default method for `vec_ptype_full()` uses the first element of the class vector. Override this method if your class has parameters that should be prominently displayed.

The default method for `vec_ptype_abbr()` `abbreviate()`s `vec_ptype_full()` to 8 characters. You should almost always override, aiming for 4-6 characters where possible.

### Examples

    cat(vec_ptype_full(1:10))
    cat(vec_ptype_full(iris))

    cat(vec_ptype_abbr(1:10))

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