How multi-byte values are arranged.
One specific form of byte ordering is endianness.
| Type | Symbol1 | Description | How 0x12345678 is represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little-endian | < | Least significant bit stored last | 78 56 34 12 |
| Big-endian | > | Least significant bit stored first | 12 34 56 78 |