TO_STRING

Description

Converts the specified value into an unformatted text string.

Syntax

TO_STRING(value) -> String

Parameters

ParameterData TypeRequiredDescription
valueObjectYesThe value to convert.

Examples

TO_STRING(0.25)
-- Returns "0.25".
TO_STRING(NOW())
-- Returns the current date and time as a string.

Tips

  • The returned text is unformatted; it does not include currency symbols, percent signs, or commas.

  • Values are not locale-sensitive (e.g., 24.42 EUR becomes "24.42").

  • Dates are returned as yyyy-MM-dd.

  • Datetime values are returned as yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss.

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