How to set specific bits in a char with Rust

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fn print_binary(ch: u8) {
    println!("{:08b}", ch);
}

fn main() {
    let mut ch: u8 = 0;
    ch |= 1 << 7; // Set the 7th bit
    ch |= 1 << 3; // Set the 3rd bit

    print_binary(ch);           // Binary representation
    println!("Value: {}", ch);  // Decimal value
}


    
/*
run:

10001000
Value: 136
   
*/
  
 

 



answered Jul 31, 2025 by avibootz
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