Format Wide - PowerShell

Overview

Format-Wide formats wide objects by expanding the width of their properties to fit the available display area. This allows for easier reading and comparison of wide objects, especially in situations where space is limited.

Syntax

Format-Wide [-InputObject] <Object> [[-Property] <String[]>] [-Width] <Int32>

Options/Flags

-InputObject
Specifies an object or an array of objects to be formatted. If not specified, the command will format the current pipeline output.

-Property
Specifies an array of property names to be expanded. By default, all properties will be expanded.

-Width
Specifies the desired width of the formatted output. The default is 120.

Examples

Example 1: Formatting a single wide object

PS> $computer = Get-Computer -Name mycomputer
PS> Format-Wide $computer

Example 2: Formatting specific properties of wide objects

PS> $computers = Get-Computer -Name mycomputer, server1, server2
PS> Format-Wide $computers -Property Name, OperatingSystem, Status

Example 3: Formatting with a custom width

PS> Format-Wide $computers -Width 200

Common Issues

Problem: The output is truncated when using -Width.
Solution: Increase the value of -Width to accommodate the desired output length.

Integration

Format-Wide can be used with other PowerShell commands, such as Get-Member and Export-Csv, to further enhance data presentation and export.

Related Commands

• Get-Member
• Export-Csv
• Format-Table