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Function Name: size_format

In WordPress, the size_format function is a handy utility function that is used to format file sizes in a human-readable format. It takes a file size in bytes as input and converts it into a more readable format, such as kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), or gigabytes (GB).

This function is particularly useful when you need to display file sizes on your WordPress website, whether it’s for media files, downloads, or any other file-related information. Instead of displaying raw file sizes in bytes, which can be difficult for users to interpret, the size_format function provides a more user-friendly representation.

Here’s an example of how you can use the size_format function in your WordPress code:

$file_size = 1024000; // 1 MB in bytes
$formatted_size = size_format($file_size);
echo 'File Size: ' . $formatted_size;

In this example, we have a file size of 1 MB represented in bytes. We pass this value to the size_format function, which will convert it into a human-readable format. The resulting formatted size will be stored in the $formatted_size variable. Finally, we can display the formatted file size using an echo statement.

The output of the above code will be something like: "File Size: 1 MB", which is much more understandable to users compared to the raw byte value.

By using the size_format function, you can enhance the user experience on your WordPress website by presenting file sizes in a more intuitive and readable format.

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