format(X;Y)
Applies a format string to an input column or value.
Syntax
format(X;Y)
Input
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
X |
any | The column or value to which the format string Y is
applied. |
Y |
text | The format string to apply to X |
Return Value
Returns a text value resulting from the application of the format string to the input column or value.
Example
The following example demonstrates the behavior of format(X;Y) as applied
to an integer value.
format(123456789;'type:num;dec:5')
