I want to print, via the display function, the value of an integer loop variable. If I use %d (decimal) I get a large number of spaces in front of the printed loop variable. Using %s (string) or %c (character) is not the solution because I must print an integer value.
How can I avoid or suppress the large number of spaces in front of the printed loop variable?

Try using %0d. That indicates that the minimum field width is what is desired.

-Ken