putw() and getw()

Question

I still don't understand about getw and putw function.

putw(i,fp);
where
i - integer value
fp - file pointer

is it convert integer_value(i) into ASCII??

Answer 1

This thread will clear your doubt
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/28625696/what-is-the-use-of-putw-and-getw-function-in-c