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# format(_:)

Formats a byte count measurment, using this style.

```
func format(_ value: Measurement<UnitInformationStorage>) -> AttributedString
```

## Parameters

`value`

The byte count measurement to format.

## Return Value

A formatted representation of `value`, formatted according to the style’s configuration.

## Discussion

Use this method when you want to create a single style instance, and then use it to format multiple values.

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