
set_bit(3)             C LIBRARY FUNCTIONS             set_bit(3)

NAME
     set_bit() - set a bit in a bitstring

SYNOPSIS
     string set_bit(string str, int n);

DESCRIPTION
     Return the new string where bit `n' is set in string  `str'.
     Note that the old string `str' is not modified.

     The max value of `n' is limited. Ask  the  administrator  if
     you want to now the maximum value.

     The new string will automatically be extended if needed.

     Bits are packed 6 per byte in printable strings.

SEE ALSO
     clear_bit(3), test_bit(3)

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